Official Cup

Estadio Sergio Llull
Spectators: 5335 (Terracing: 4002, Seating: 1227, VIP seats: 106) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Michael Kuijsten made the kick off which started today's match. With a little luck, Mijdrecht Maffia's Rik Numan got control of the ball when Raul Antón tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rik Numan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlo Puyol, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Cefero Gala had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rik Numan. Mijdrecht Maffia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cefero Gala was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Rik Numan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raul Antón, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 13th match minute, Mijdrecht Maffia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcel Blanc to maneuver through the defense. Che Valdivia took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 14th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Rik Numan. Mijdrecht Maffia's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Cefero Gala sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Mijdrecht Maffia's Peter Homan got a free kick in the 17th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cefero Gala in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rik Numan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rik Numan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cefero Gala's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. Cefero Gala did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 2-0 to the left of a surprised Rik Numan 20 minutes into the match. León Gala showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcel Blanc in the 24th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute, Real Llull de Reus's Orlo Puyol ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Rik Numan. Rik Numan yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-0. Rik Numan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cefero Gala in the 35th minute of the match. 36 minutes into the match, Real Llull de Reus's goal looked a bit too open when Michael Kuijsten came free, but León Gala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Mijdrecht Maffia booed when Real Llull de Reus was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Orlo Puyol didn't get a good kick on the ball. 39 minutes into the game, Clemencin Castelao was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Llull de Reus's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mijdrecht Maffia the free kick. A collision led to Mijdrecht Maffia getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Gertjan Theisens hit a great ball. Cefero Gala received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Rik Numan came out and tried to block the shot, but Cefero Gala slotted it home off the left post making it 4-0 in the 44th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 5-0 at half-time.

Peter Homan hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Rik Numan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cefero Gala, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Aarón Domingo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Real Llull de Reus's Clemencin Castelao got his second yellow card of the match in the 64th minute. The referee ordered Clemencin Castelao off the ground. Clemencin Castelao kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Real Llull de Reus's Polo Bouzas was substituted for Loreto Candamil. After a rather tough play, Real Llull de Reus's Clemencin Castelao got a free kick in the 65th minute. After 68 played minutes Mijdrecht Maffia got a freekick which was hit by Gertjan Theisens. Ernst Klooster hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. In the 73rd minute, Raul Antón made a precise shot to the right of Rik Numan. Mijdrecht Maffia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 7-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Michael Kuijsten got free with León Gala in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Polo Bouzas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Raul Antón's late challenge caught a Mijdrecht Maffia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Raul Antón helped the player get up and apologised. Raul Antón kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Rik Numan didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Raul Antón went, in the 89th minute, to the upper right corner, 8-0 was the resulting score.

Real Llull de Reus were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Mijdrecht Maffia for a fine match.