Official Cup

Imperial Stadium
Spectators: 502 (Terracing: 378, Seating: 115, VIP seats: 9) Zuriko Ubierna started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind K.F TIRANA's goalkeeper Branden Shelton, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 8 minutes into the match, Zuriko Ubierna dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Branden Shelton, 1-0. In the 10th minute, Red Reign's Arlín Telleria ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Branden Shelton. Branden Shelton yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Arlín Telleria took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Branden Shelton. Branden Shelton dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. With his leg Branden Shelton managed to avoid a goal in the 27thth minute, when Red Reign's Arlín Telleria fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 29th minute of the match Sandro Gener sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Branden Shelton skillfully saved the ball. When Red Reign's Zuriko Ubierna in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye K.F TIRANA's goalie prevented a goal. Zuriko Ubierna could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Branden Shelton made a huge save. Zuriko Ubierna's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Branden Shelton read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Red Reign were awarded a corner in the 39th minute after K.F TIRANA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Pablo Beloso took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristoforo De Luca in the 40th minute of play forced Red Reign's goalkeeper Oso Udoy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 42 minutes, Zuriko Ubierna put it in 4-0 from a short distance just to the right of Branden Shelton. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-0 at half-time.

Red Reign's Machado Pacios was substituted for Ferrer Pueyo. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cristoforo De Luca stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After taking down the ball on Red Reign's corner Pablo Beloso fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Branden Shelton quite easily take care of the ball. 55 minutes into the game, Machado Pacios threw the ball into play from the sideline. K.F TIRANA's Nevjon Rexhepi quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 56 minutes into the match, K.F TIRANA's goal looked a bit too open when Arlín Telleria came free, but Branden Shelton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Branden Shelton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zuriko Ubierna in the 58th minute of play. 61 minutes into the match, Red Reign's Sandro Gener sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Branden Shelton narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 63 minutes into the match, Red Reign's goal looked a bit too open when Cristoforo De Luca came free, but Oso Udoy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Oso Udoy was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Coronel Durango showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-1 in the 69 minute of play. Branden Shelton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Barros Somiedo in the 71st minute of play. When the match clock showed 75 minutes, the score became 5-1 when Zuriko Ubierna sped through K.F TIRANA's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Branden Shelton. The supporters of K.F TIRANA booed when Red Reign was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xavion Sorriva didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zuriko Ubierna fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Branden Shelton having to interfere. With a little luck, Red Reign's Oso Udoy got control of the ball when Cristoforo De Luca tried to sneak it across the goal line. 86 minutes into the match, K.F TIRANA's goal looked a bit too open when Zuriko Ubierna came free, but Branden Shelton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paco Cano's late challenge caught a Red Reign's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paco Cano helped the player get up and apologised. Paco Cano kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zuriko Ubierna in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Branden Shelton saved K.F TIRANA from getting behind. K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sandro Gener in the 91st minute of play. Red Reign were awarded a corner in the 92th minute after K.F TIRANA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Pablo Beloso took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Zuriko Ubierna heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Coronel Durango kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zuriko Ubierna in the 98th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Branden Shelton saved K.F TIRANA from getting behind.

Red Reign's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.