Official Cup

Baez Monumental
Spectators: 527 (Terracing: 396, Seating: 121, VIP seats: 10) In the 5th minute Ramzi Drouart shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Horacio Jesus Carvallo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Haithabu FC's Fabian Söderström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Danilo Zárate in the 6th minute of play. Haithabu FC's Fabian Söderström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ni Zhen Feng in the 9th minute of play. Ruperto Ralondo made a great header on Baez FC's corner, it was just that Haithabu FC's Fabian Söderström managed to reach the ball for a save. Fabian Söderström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thalis Papazisis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 16 minutes Haithabu FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ruperto Ralondo who took care of the corner kick. The corner led to Baez FC's Ni Zhen Feng getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. 28 minutes into the match, Baez FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ramzi Drouart came free, but Horacio Jesus Carvallo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Horacio Jesus Carvallo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ramzi Drouart, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Baez FC's Thalis Papazisis got a free kick in the 34th minute. 36 minutes into the match, Baez FC's goal looked a bit too open when Conrad Vrolijcx came free, but Horacio Jesus Carvallo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ni Zhen Feng in the 37th minute of play forced Haithabu FC's goalkeeper Fabian Söderström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Thalis Papazisis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabian Söderström having to interfere. 53 minutes into the game, Frank De Jong threw the ball into play from the sideline. Haithabu FC's Önder Kaçan quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ramzi Drouart got free with Horacio Jesus Carvallo in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 55 minutes Baez FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Conrad Vrolijcx who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Kurt Slaghmeulders got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Horacio Jesus Carvallo quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Haithabu FC's Gervasio Albonico was substituted for Kurt Slaghmeulders. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ni Zhen Feng in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabian Söderström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 64 minutes into the match, Haithabu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Danilo Zárate came free, but Fabian Söderström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabian Söderström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ni Zhen Feng in the 67th minute of the match. A collision led to Baez FC getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Danilo Zárate hit a great ball. In the 71st minute the ball was on its way in behind Baez FC's goalkeeper Horacio Jesus Carvallo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 73rd minute Ramzi Drouart shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Horacio Jesus Carvallo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Baez FC's Ni Zhen Feng in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Haithabu FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ramzi Drouart in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Horacio Jesus Carvallo saved Baez FC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Baez FC's Filip Balonek got a free kick in the 81st minute. In the 83rd match minute, Baez FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filip Balonek to maneuver through the defense. Fabian Söderström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ni Zhen Feng, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Filip Balonek hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. 90 minutes into the game, Gervasio Albonico was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Haithabu FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Baez FC the free kick. Fabian Söderström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ni Zhen Feng, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 94 minutes into the game, Önder Kaçan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Haithabu FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Baez FC the free kick. Önder Kaçan kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Both players had fought hard during the second half to keep the score at 1-1. The tie meant more entertainment for the crowd as the match moved into extra-time.

After resting during the break, the players from both teams went out on the field looking very concentrated. It was now first half of the overtime. Jacinto Torres made the kick off and play began. Fabian Söderström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ni Zhen Feng, who was totally free with the ball in the 102nd minute. 107 minutes into the game, Danilo Zárate cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Fabian Söderström was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Baez FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.