Official Cup

PATO MARSAL
Spectators: 142 (Terracing: 107, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Urbano Ortega took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th minute Jude Bellingham shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Davide Franco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Ernani Mesquita fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clube Atlético Mineiro's protests and gave Ernani Mesquita a yellow card for diving instead. Davide Franco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernani Mesquita, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. 16 minutes into the match, Romário Ronaldo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Davide Franco. Locura Académica's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Romário Ronaldo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. After 21 played minutes Clube Atlético Mineiro got a freekick which was hit by Vitório Mendes. The supporters of Clube Atlético Mineiro booed when Locura Académica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pascual Paio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Davide Franco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Romário Ronaldo in the 27th minute of the match. Davide Franco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jude Bellingham in the 28th minute of the match. Davide Franco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jude Bellingham, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. In the 34th minute, Locura Académica's Ronald Koeman ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Moisés Donatello. Moisés Donatello yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. After a defensive mix-up in Locura Académica's zone, Romário Ronaldo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Davide Franco came out of the goal and Romário Ronaldo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 39 minutes into the match, Gaudencio Hartz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Moisés Donatello. Clube Atlético Mineiro's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gaudencio Hartz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Jude Bellingham made the kick off in the second half. After 52 played minutes Locura Académica got a freekick which was hit by Remus Pinches. After having played for 54 minutes, Jeferson Tavares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clube Atlético Mineiro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jeferson Tavares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpected shot in the 55th minute by Romário Ronaldo got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. If Jude Bellingham had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After having played for 60 minutes, Romário Ronaldo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clube Atlético Mineiro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Romário Ronaldo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some careless play in the Locura Académica defense, Ernani Mesquita kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Davide Franco. The Locura Académica fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Davide Franco should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ernani Mesquita in the 69th minute of play forced Locura Académica's goalkeeper Davide Franco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benjamin Emenon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 81st minute of the match, Vitório Mendes tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Davide Franco saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 82nd minute, Raí Araújo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 83rd minute of the match Remus Pinches sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Moisés Donatello skillfully saved the ball. Moisés Donatello made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Urbano Ortega in the 90th minute of play. Ernani Mesquita was shown his second yellow card after 91 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 92 played minutes Clube Atlético Mineiro got a freekick which was hit by Ernani Mesquita. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaudencio Hartz in the 95th minute of play forced Clube Atlético Mineiro's goalkeeper Moisés Donatello to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Clube Atlético Mineiro eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.