Official Cup

Estadio Rudy Omlet
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Felipe Ralondo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mike Axisa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. 6 minutes into the game, Mario Salerno cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Matias Ceandro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Mike Axisa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felipe Ralondo, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. 14 minutes into the game, Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Felipe Ralondo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mike Axisa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Matias Ceandro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Neil Micallef in the 17th minute of the match. Matias Ceandro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mario Salerno's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. In the 20th match minute, Swatar United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brian Blanco to maneuver through the defense. Felipe Ralondo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mike Axisa having to make a save. After 22 played minutes Swatar United FC got a freekick which was hit by Brian Blanco. In the 24th minute, Rui Furtado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Matias Ceandro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Neil Micallef in the 25th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mario Salerno in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Matias Ceandro saved Asesinos Por Naturaleza from getting behind. Matias Ceandro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mario Salerno, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. In the 31st minute Swatar United FC were awarded a corner. Chiratorn Wongsanam went to the cornerflag to take it. Swatar United FC's Neil Micallef was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Matias Ceandro in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Nico Tagliafico hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. If Felipe Ralondo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felipe Ralondo in the 37th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Swatar United FC's Mike Axisa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Swatar United FC from getting a goal against them. Matias Ceandro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mario Salerno, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. The supporters of Asesinos Por Naturaleza booed when Swatar United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brian Blanco didn't get a good kick on the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Mike Axisa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felipe Ralondo in the 51st minute of play. Mike Axisa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rui Furtado, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Rui Furtado scored 2-1 in the 54th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mike Axisa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Asesinos Por Naturaleza booed when Swatar United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brian Blanco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Neil Micallef struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Matias Ceandro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Swatar United FC. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felipe Ralondo in the 62nd minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. It was a well-played corner which Lucas Eron managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Asesinos Por Naturaleza made a substitution. Beto Márcico replaced Felipe Ralondo. Asesinos Por Naturaleza made a substitution. Cai Shi Sheng replaced Esteve Nerio. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Beto Márcico in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mike Axisa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the Swatar United FC defense, Rui Furtado kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mike Axisa. The Swatar United FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mike Axisa should have stopped the shot. 75 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Beto Márcico came free, but Mike Axisa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mario Salerno got free with Matias Ceandro in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mike Axisa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beto Márcico in the 80th minute of play. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Beto Márcico managed to work through Swatar United FC's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Beto Márcico dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. A collision led to Swatar United FC getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Neil Micallef hit a great ball. When Rui Furtado came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the Asesinos Por Naturaleza fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Rui Furtado couldn't finish the play. After 87 minutes of play, Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Beto Márcico made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mike Axisa was left in no man's land by his defense there! When Baltasar Bertol came up free with the goalie in the 90th minute, the Asesinos Por Naturaleza fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Baltasar Bertol couldn't finish the play. Mike Axisa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beto Márcico in the 94th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Beto Márcico in the 96th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Swatar United FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.