Official Cup

Keleler
Spectators: 524 (Terracing: 394, Seating: 120, VIP seats: 10) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Stuart Byman started the match with the kick off. Stuart Byman who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 5thth minute tested the skills of João Carlos Andrade when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 6 minutes into the match, Mai Xun Kang notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of VN Keleler's Velimir Popchev. Velimir Popchev was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a little luck, Futuros FC's João Carlos Andrade got control of the ball when Hakkı Kenan Pınar tried to sneak it across the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, VN Keleler's goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Fernandes came free, but Velimir Popchev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Beto Smith managed to get in a good position for a shot. Futuros FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Beto Smith was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Velimir Popchev breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Marcos Fernandes came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the Futuros FC 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 Marcos Fernandes couldn't finish the play. Doychin Konsulov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. João Carlos Andrade made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Stuart Byman sent off a good shot on target. VN Keleler were awarded a corner in the 22th minute after Futuros FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Andreas Lund took the corner. The corner ended in Andreas Lund almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Futuros FC's João Carlos Andrade did a great save. Adhemar Furtado kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 30th minute, Doychin Konsulov made a precise shot to the right of João Carlos Andrade. Futuros FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. João Carlos Andrade showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hakkı Kenan Pınar in the 35th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcos Fernandes in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Velimir Popchev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Futuros FC booed when VN Keleler was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Doychin Konsulov didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcos Fernandes in the 44th minute of play forced VN Keleler's goalkeeper Velimir Popchev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 46th play minutes Doychin Konsulov shot 2-1, a short shot which went by João Carlos Andrade and just under the crossbar into goal. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Krakaca Neto was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, VN Keleler's goal looked a bit too open when Mai Xun Kang came free, but Velimir Popchev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 53rd minute Hakkı Kenan Pınar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but João Carlos Andrade saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Krakaca Neto's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 59thth minute, Velimir Popchev skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Velimir Popchev made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Krakaca Neto sent off a good shot on target. Krakaca Neto who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Velimir Popchev when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 72 minutes VN Keleler's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Afonso Pinhal who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Futuros FC's Beto Smith to fire away a dangerous shot which Velimir Popchev despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andreas Lund in the 78th minute of play forced Futuros FC's goalkeeper João Carlos Andrade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Futuros FC's Afonso Pinhal got a free kick in the 80th minute. 82 minutes into the match, Futuros FC's goal looked a bit too open when Stuart Byman came free, but João Carlos Andrade reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. VN Keleler's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Andreas Lund in the 83rd minute. Krakaca Netos short, quick shot in the 86thth minute got Velimir Popchev to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. VN Keleler's Velimir Popchev proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save VN Keleler from getting a goal against them. Harris Zoolingen hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. João Carlos Andrade showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andreas Lund, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Krakaca Neto charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Krakaca Neto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 93rd match minute, Futuros FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Krakaca Neto to maneuver through the defense. Velimir Popchev made a fantastic save in the 96th minute, when Krakaca Neto sent off a good shot on target. Neither team could find the winning goal during normal time. The second half finished 2-2. Extra-time would have to be played.

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. VN Keleler's Harris Zoolingen started the play with his kick off. With a little luck, Futuros FC's João Carlos Andrade got control of the ball when Stuart Byman tried to sneak it across the goal line. Velimir Popchev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Krakaca Neto, who was totally free with the ball in the 103rd minute. Hakkı Kenan Pınars short, quick shot in the 104thth minute got João Carlos Andrade to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The supporters of VN Keleler booed when Futuros FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 106 match minutes in a wonderful position. Beto de Medeiros didn't get a good kick on the ball. João Carlos Andrade made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Harris Zoolingen in the 107th minute of play. João Carlos Andrade took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Harris Zoolingen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half of extra-time was a real thriller. Both teams had created chances, but they were still tied when the whistle blew. The players were able to take a short breather during the short break.

Everyone could clearly see that both Futuros FC's and VN Keleler's players was becoming tired in their legs when Futuros FC's Krakaca Neto did the kick off in the second half of the overtime. Velimir Popchev made a fantastic save in the 117th minute, when Krakaca Neto sent off a good shot on target. Krakaca Neto's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 119thth minute, Velimir Popchev skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the last second Velimir Popchev throw himself and got hold of the ball when Marcos Fernandes in the 120thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. VN Keleler's Velimir Popchev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcos Fernandes in the 121st minute of play. Futuros FC were awarded a corner in the 122th minute after VN Keleler's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Afonso Pinhal took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seyit Bozbey in the 126th minute of play forced Futuros FC's goalkeeper João Carlos Andrade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With neither of the teams able to find a winning goal, the match would be decided by penalties!

The referee gave Futuros FC a penalty, 133 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Krakaca Neto, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of VN Keleler's Velimir Popchev. 2-3. In the 136th minute there was a penalty for Futuros FC. Mai Xun Kang stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Velimir Popchev. 3-4. In the 138th minute there was a penalty for Futuros FC. Lucas Hernández stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Velimir Popchev. 3-5. Futuros FC:s João Carlos Andrade showed great skill when he stopped Andreas Lund:s penalty. The referee gave Futuros FC a penalty, 141 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Beto de Medeiros, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of VN Keleler's Velimir Popchev. 3-6. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Futuros FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.