Official Cup

San Francisco Arena
Spectators: 458 (Terracing: 344, Seating: 105, VIP seats: 9) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rodolfo Munhoz kicked off to start the match. In the 11th minute Arsenal FC were awarded a corner. Per-Åke Albäck went to the cornerflag to take it. Henrik Larsson scored 0-2 in the 13th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hamílton Rezende, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rodolfo Munhoz got free with Harald Mogren in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Arsenal FC booed when October 04 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Durvalino Albuquerque didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rodolfo Munhoz let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 20th minute shot 1-2 at rihgt post. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Rodolfo Munhoz managed to get in a good position for a shot. October 04's supporters rose to their feet, but Rodolfo Munhoz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Harald Mogren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rodolfo Munhozs short, quick shot in the 28thth minute got Harald Mogren to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 29th minute of the match October 04 got a corner. Arsenal FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Durvalino Albuquerque ran over to the corner to take the kick. 40 minutes into the game, Arsenal FC's Eddie Åberg nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hamílton Rezende made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Henrik Larsson was the one to do the kick off. Harald Mogren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodolfo Munhoz in the 51st minute of play. Harald Mogren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodolfo Munhoz in the 53rd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Durvalino Albuquerque managed to get in a good position for a shot. October 04's supporters rose to their feet, but Durvalino Albuquerque was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Harald Mogren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the last second Hamílton Rezende throw himself and got hold of the ball when Henrik Larsson in the 58thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Harald Mogren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Paulo Paes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 61 minutes into the match, October 04's goalkeeper Hamílton Rezende had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Henrik Larsson. In the 63rd minute Durvalino Albuquerque shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Harald Mogren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Harald Mogren stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rodolfo Munhoz's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. In the 66th minute Eddie Åberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hamílton Rezende saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. October 04's Wesley Teles was substituted for Pedro Paulo Paes. October 04 made a substitution. Duarte Barbosa replaced Tião Amaral. In the 69th match minute, Arsenal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Henrik Larsson to maneuver through the defense. In the 71st minute, Geraldo Schmidt left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The October 04 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. After 77 played minutes Arsenal FC got a freekick which was hit by Ola Bergström. In the 79th minute, Anderson Machado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Harald Mogren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geraldo Schmidt, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Harald Mogren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ruy Lira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of October 04 booed when Arsenal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christer Löv didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 89 played minutes October 04 got a freekick which was hit by Duarte Barbosa. October 04's Wesley Teles suffered a concussion after 90 minutes and had to leave the field. After 90 minutes, Pontus Kåmark mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Arsenal FC and the October 04 players grew even worse after the yellow card.

When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Arsenal FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.