Official Cup

Stade excalibur
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eusébio Cosme made the kick off which started today's match. When Mans's Eusébio Cosme in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Les diables noirs's goalie prevented a goal. Mans's Erdinç Yalgın played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonatan Aspvik in the 4th minute of play. After 8 played minutes Les diables noirs got a freekick which was hit by Ashe Swain. Les diables noirs's Hermínio Penha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusébio Cosme in the 12th minute of play. Ashe Swain recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Steve Gabrielli in the 18th minute of play forced Mans's goalkeeper Erdinç Yalgın to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Mans booed when Les diables noirs was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ermegildo Mitxel didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Duda Terra got free with Erdinç Yalgın in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 25 minutes into the match, Les diables noirs's goal looked a bit too open when Eusébio Cosme came free, but Hermínio Penha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hermínio Penha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eusébio Cosme, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. In the 28th minute Ashe Swain shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erdinç Yalgın saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Les diables noirs's Hermínio Penha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusébio Cosme in the 29th minute of play. Erdinç Yalgın showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Steve Gabrielli in the 31st minute of the match. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mans's goalkeeper Erdinç Yalgın, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Hermínio Penha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Côme Collet, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Ermegildo Mitxel kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Steve Gabrielli was the one to do the kick off. Côme Collet hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. After 64 played minutes Mans got a freekick which was hit by Deng Tian Jun. In the 67th minute the ball was on its way in behind Les diables noirs's goalkeeper Hermínio Penha, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 76 minutes into the match, Mans's goal looked a bit too open when Jonatan Aspvik came free, but Erdinç Yalgın reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hermínio Penha stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eusébio Cosme's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. Mans made a substitution. Faustin Truffaut replaced Teobald Gondek. In a very dangerous position, a player in Les diables noirs fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 79th minute. Penalty! Les diables noirs:s Hermínio Penha showed great skill when he stopped Arthur Sanna:s penalty. In the 85th minute Arthur Sanna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hermínio Penha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Erdinç Yalgın took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duda Terra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hermínio Penha made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eusébio Cosme in the 90th minute. A nice corner shot did that Eusébio Cosme got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Hermínio Penha quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Hermínio Penha made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eusébio Cosme in the 95th minute. 97 minutes into the game, Eusébio Cosme recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hermínio Penha. Eusébio Cosme showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Despite being the better team, Les diables noirs failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.