Official Cup

Taba Opera Stadium
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gilson Xavier got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute Binjamin Ketelers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Luiz Sergipano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Binjamin Ketelers in the 5th minute of play forced FLU ES fc's goalkeeper Pedro Luiz Sergipano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 5 minutes into the game, Binjamin Ketelers cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Pedro Luiz Sergipano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Pedro Luiz Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Binjamin Ketelers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 12 minutes into the match, FLU ES fc's goalkeeper Pedro Luiz Sergipano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ariel Bautista. Gilson Xavier charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gilson Xavier the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to FLU ES fc getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Gilson Xavier hit a great ball. 14 minutes into the match, FLU ES fc's goal looked a bit too open when Serafín Berganza came free, but Pedro Luiz Sergipano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ariel Bautista got free with Pedro Luiz Sergipano in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a defensive mix-up in Tabalongo AFC's zone, Alvaro Lupi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zhang Hong Xun came out of the goal and Alvaro Lupi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, FLU ES fc's Pedro Luiz Sergipano got control of the ball when Serafín Berganza tried to sneak it across the goal line. 22 minutes into the match, FLU ES fc's goal looked a bit too open when Binjamin Ketelers came free, but Pedro Luiz Sergipano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Tabalongo AFC getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Salvador López hit a great ball. Pedro Luiz Sergipano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafín Berganza in the 25th minute of play. Salvador López hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. In the 36th minute, Alvaro Lupi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ariel Bautista in the 38th minute of play forced FLU ES fc's goalkeeper Pedro Luiz Sergipano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pedro Luiz Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Binjamin Ketelers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

In the 55th minute, Serafín Berganza left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Tabalongo AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. With his leg Zhang Hong Xun managed to avoid a goal in the 62ndth minute, when FLU ES fc's Gilson Xavier fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Marciano Asmussen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 67 played minutes FLU ES fc got a freekick which was hit by Fábio Neto. Pedro Luiz Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serafín Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedro Luiz Sergipano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marciano Asmussen in the 75th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FLU ES fc's Reinaldo Paranaense got a free kick in the 76th minute. Alvaro Lupi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Zhang Hong Xun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to FLU ES fc getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Fábio Neto hit a great ball. After 80 played minutes, Tabalongo AFC's Yerko Van Dijk shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Pedro Luiz Sergipano came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Tabalongo AFC reached it. A collision led to FLU ES fc getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Ismael de Andrade hit a great ball. After 87 played minutes, Tabalongo AFC's Yerko Van Dijk shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Pedro Luiz Sergipano came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Tabalongo AFC reached it. In the 92nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Tabalongo AFC's goalkeeper Zhang Hong Xun, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Zhang Hong Xun was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gilson Xavier showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 92 minute of play. Gilson Xavier received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Zhang Hong Xun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee ended the match the Tabalongo AFC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.