Official Cup

Excalibur Arena
Spectators: 8196 (Terracing: 6149, Seating: 1884, VIP seats: 163) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Shi Ming started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd minute Shi Ming shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evander Zabel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 7 minutes into the match, Ciudad Tao FC's goal looked a bit too open when Shi Ming came free, but Evander Zabel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Terremoto FC's Shi Ming got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Marcelo Osório kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Shi Ming's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Evander Zabel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, Ciudad Tao FC's Joakim Vennerlund sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Kenneth Libesoons narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Osmar Goiano took the ball and in the 28 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kenneth Libesoons. Kenneth Libesoons dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Kenneth Libesoons showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miron Zabel, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. In the 35th minute Shi Ming shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evander Zabel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Terremoto FC fans' excitement grew in the 38th match minute when Terremoto FC's Shi Ming looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Kenneth Libesoons made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osmar Goiano in the 41st minute of play. In the 41st match minute, Terremoto FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benicio Sugar to maneuver through the defense.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Miron Zabel to make the kick off. Terremoto FC's Kenneth Libesoons proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save Terremoto FC from getting a goal against them. In the 56th minute, Salomon Quaade left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ciudad Tao FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Ciudad Tao FC's Ernst Skog was substituted for Osmar Goiano. Evander Zabel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Shi Ming in the 61st minute of play. Evander Zabel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uriel Sesuldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Terremoto FC made a substitution. Gaston Laurentzi replaced Uriel Sesuldo. Terremoto FC's Jeremias Macedo was substituted for Shi Ming. After 71 minutes Ciudad Tao FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Hilario Duarte who took care of the corner kick. After a rather tough play, Terremoto FC's Jonas Lore got a free kick in the 80th minute. Jairo Malheiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Kenneth Libesoons made a huge save. With a little luck, Terremoto FC's Kenneth Libesoons got control of the ball when Jairo Malheiro tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hilario Duarte hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Jairo Malheiro's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 91stth minute, Kenneth Libesoons skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Marcelo Osório hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match.

The players didn't get much rest, but they still tried to pep each other up as they lined up for the first half in overtime. Terremoto FC's Jeremias Macedo started the play with his kick off. Marcelo Osório's late challenge caught a Terremoto FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marcelo Osório helped the player get up and apologised. After 99 played minutes Ciudad Tao FC got a freekick which was hit by Marcelo Osório. A collision led to Ciudad Tao FC getting a freekick after 103 minutes play. Einar Rosin hit a great ball. Evander Zabel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jeremias Macedo's shot from short distance in the 105th minute. Evander Zabel was out of position in the 108 minute of play, and Jeremias Macedo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Jeremias Macedo really showed his touch with that goal: 3-2. Terremoto FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.