Official Cup

Rothenburg
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kajetan Pruss got the match started through his kick off. Rothenburg SSA's Artur Borubar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfonso Pacifico in the 2nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kajetan Pruss in the 5th minute of play forced HFA FC's goalkeeper Gordon Banks to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute of the match Lucjan Golaszewski sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gordon Banks skillfully saved the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Rothenburg SSA's Kajetan Pruss sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gordon Banks narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Radoslaw Michalski in the 18th minute of play forced HFA FC's goalkeeper Gordon Banks to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gordon Banks showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Radoslaw Michalski, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Gordon Banks showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kajetan Pruss in the 19th minute of the match. After some careless play in the HFA FC defense, Zbyszek Werra kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gordon Banks. The HFA FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gordon Banks should have stopped the shot. HFA FC's Gordon Banks proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save HFA FC from getting a goal against them. Rothenburg SSA's Artur Borubar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfonso Pacifico in the 34th minute of play. Artur Borubar came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by HFA FC's C.J. De la Sotta. But to his dismay, C.J. De la Sotta quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Gordon Banks showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rafal Imbor, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Hermengildo Gorka made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Rothenburg SSA's zone, Sebastian Turi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Artur Borubar came out of the goal and Sebastian Turi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Hermengildo Gorka could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Artur Borubar made a huge save. When Hermengildo Gorka got free in front of the goal in the 57th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Artur Borubar was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucjan Golaszewski in the 60th minute of play forced HFA FC's goalkeeper Gordon Banks to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Artur Borubar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hermengildo Gorka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rothenburg SSA's Igor Dembowski suffered a concussion after 61 minutes and had to leave the field. When C.J. De la Sotta fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored HFA FC's protests and gave C.J. De la Sotta a yellow card for diving instead. After 61 played minutes HFA FC got a freekick which was hit by C.J. De la Sotta. Rothenburg SSA's Wasyl Gacek was substituted for Jan Limanowski. A collision led to HFA FC getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. C.J. De la Sotta hit a great ball. Artur Borubar made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Hermengildo Gorka sent off a good shot on target. Gordon Banks made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kajetan Pruss in the 70th minute of play. Antoni Grondzki kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Artur Borubar was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Hermengildo Gorka showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 74 minute of play. The supporters of HFA FC booed when Rothenburg SSA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radoslaw Michalski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gordon Banks showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Remigiusz Rosiewicz, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Remigiusz Rosiewicz's late challenge caught a HFA FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Remigiusz Rosiewicz helped the player get up and apologised. In the 91st minute, Remigiusz Rosiewicz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gordon Banks made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Szczepan Zielinski in the 95th minute of play. The HFA FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.