Official Cup

Caverna do Dragão
Spectators: 495 (Terracing: 372, Seating: 114, VIP seats: 9) Gabriele Batistuta made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the game, Victor Tepedino threw the ball into play from the sideline. Menchu FC's Armando Roland quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 4 minutes into the match, Menchu FC's Gabriele Batistuta sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Matheus Munhoz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Harald Keane could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but Camilo Salvidor made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabriele Batistuta in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Matheus Munhoz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Matheus Munhoz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriele Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. With a little luck, Menchu FC's Camilo Salvidor got control of the ball when Harald Keane tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriele Batistuta in the 23rd minute of play forced Lindner F.C's goalkeeper Matheus Munhoz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 31 minutes into the game, Menchu FC's Gabriele Batistuta nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Matheus Munhoz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Matheus Munhoz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriele Batistuta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriele Batistuta in the 38th minute of play forced Lindner F.C's goalkeeper Matheus Munhoz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gabriele Batistuta blasted a shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Matheus Munhoz having to make a save.

51 minutes into the game, Lindner F.C's Dónald Trump nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Camilo Salvidor made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 54th minute Gabriele Batistuta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matheus Munhoz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gabriele Batistuta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Hugon Rzeszutek hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Menchu FC defense, Harald Keane kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Camilo Salvidor. The Menchu FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Camilo Salvidor should have stopped the shot. Dónald Trump received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Camilo Salvidor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lindner F.C's Gelu Roșeanu was substituted for Dónald Trump. Lindner F.C made a substitution. Dalmo Dracena replaced Charlie Alfonso. 72 minutes into the match, Lindner F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Gaston Firmo came free, but Matheus Munhoz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led Menchu FC's Lucas Martínez Quarta to fire away a dangerous shot which Matheus Munhoz despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriele Batistuta in the 77th minute of play forced Lindner F.C's goalkeeper Matheus Munhoz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Lindner F.C getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Mito Geromel hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gabriele Batistuta in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Matheus Munhoz saved Lindner F.C from getting behind. 83 minutes into the match, Gaston Firmo notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of Lindner F.C's Matheus Munhoz. Matheus Munhoz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A hard shot 86 in the game by Gaston Firmo from a close distance when the talented Matheus Munhoz managed to make a qualified save. Lindner F.C's players were relieved. Mito Geromel kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. In the 90th minute of the match Lucas Martínez Quarta sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Matheus Munhoz skillfully saved the ball. In the 92nd minute Harald Keane shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Camilo Salvidor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Matheus Munhoz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriele Batistuta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

For all the effort they put into the match, the Menchu FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Lindner F.C.