Prized/Friendly Cup

Zeus Everest Arena
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Jurand Plucinik managed to get in a good position for a shot. Project Nemesis's supporters rose to their feet, but Jurand Plucinik was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vítor Damas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 6 minutes into the game, Giorgio Armani cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Vítor Damas was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Esquadrão Lusitano booed when Project Nemesis was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ryszard Adamski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Project Nemesis's Hans Odd quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Zarco Matos, made in the 16th minute of the game. 18 minutes into the game, Cristiano Cigaran recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Petr Čech. Cristiano Cigaran showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. If Giorgio Armani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 22nd minute Giorgio Armani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vítor Damas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristiano Cigaran could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Petr Čech made a huge save. Petr Čech was a little too slow when Cristiano Cigaran got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 27th minute. The score was now 2-1. Vítor Damas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giorgio Armani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vítor Damas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jurand Plucinik in the 32nd minute of the match. Giorgio Armani's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vítor Damas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Project Nemesis's Hans Odd quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Zarco Matos, made in the 38th minute of the game. Vítor Damas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Giorgio Armani, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. In the 41st minute Project Nemesis were awarded a corner. Leon Wieczorek went to the cornerflag to take it. Project Nemesis's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Leon Wieczorek in the 44th minute. In the 45th match minute, Esquadrão Lusitano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tạ Bom to maneuver through the defense. Giorgio Armani scored 2-2 in the 46th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Vítor Damas, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jurand Plucinik to strike the kick off in the second half. Petr Čech made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Cigaran in the 54th minute of play. After 58 minutes of play, Esquadrão Lusitano's Cristiano Cigaran made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Petr Čech was left in no man's land by his defense there! Vítor Damas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jurand Plucinik in the 62nd minute of the match. Vítor Damas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Giorgio Armani in the 64th minute. Giorgio Armani's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Vítor Damas firmly grabbed it by the left post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Giorgio Armani in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vítor Damas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rui Sá scored 4-3 in the 73rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Petr Čech, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 76 minutes into the game, Filomeno Esiquio threw the ball into play from the sideline. Project Nemesis's Roch Derlanga quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. A collision led to Project Nemesis getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Roch Derlanga hit a great ball. When Giorgio Armani came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Project Nemesis fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Giorgio Armani couldn't finish the play. 85 minutes into the match, Esquadrão Lusitano's goal looked a bit too open when Giorgio Armani came free, but Vítor Damas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Filomeno Esiquio charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Filomeno Esiquio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 90 minutes into the match, Esquadrão Lusitano's goalkeeper Vítor Damas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Giorgio Armani. Jurand Plucinik took the ball and in the 91 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Vítor Damas. Vítor Damas dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-4. 95 minutes into the game, Filomeno Esiquio threw the ball into play from the sideline. Project Nemesis's Roch Derlanga quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.