Official Cup

Estadio Diamante
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ivan Haglund took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Marco Pero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 13 minutes into the match, JET-M's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Pero came free, but Nikifor Vekov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marco Pero in the 15th minute of play forced JET-M's goalkeeper Nikifor Vekov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zhuang Yi Chang in the 17th minute of play forced ZAFIRO FC's goalkeeper Carlos Montenegro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 19 minutes into the game, JET-M's Mirolyub Radin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Carlos Montenegro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Epifanio Oliverio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Nikifor Vekov made a huge save. Nikifor Vekov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marco Pero in the 28th minute of the match. Zhivko Shpatov hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. JET-M's Zhuang Yi Chang got a good chance for a goal in the 35th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Carlos Montenegro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Haglund, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Marco Pero could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Nikifor Vekov made a huge save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

If Epifanio Oliverio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Carlos Montenegro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Haglund, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Montenegro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zhuang Yi Chang, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. After 60 minutes, Ivan Haglund mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the JET-M and the ZAFIRO FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ivan Haglund hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marco Pero in the 60th minute of play forced JET-M's goalkeeper Nikifor Vekov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 64th minute Epifanio Oliverio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nikifor Vekov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marco Pero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Nikifor Vekov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. JET-M made a substitution. Julio Quirze replaced David Beckham Jr. JET-M's Yoakim Nakov was substituted for Mirolyub Radin. JET-M made a substitution. Ren Xi Liang replaced Naycho Palyov. After a rather tough play, JET-M's Zhuang Yi Chang got a free kick in the 70th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marco Pero in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nikifor Vekov saved JET-M from getting behind. After 71 played minutes ZAFIRO FC got a freekick which was hit by Cecilio Txaran. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marco Pero in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nikifor Vekov saved JET-M from getting behind. ZAFIRO FC were awarded a corner in the 84th minute after JET-M's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ernesto Nafarroa took the corner. The corner led ZAFIRO FC's Ernesto Nafarroa to fire away a dangerous shot which Nikifor Vekov despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marco Pero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The ZAFIRO FC fans' excitement grew in the 89th match minute when ZAFIRO FC's Marco Pero looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Carlos Montenegro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yoakim Nakov in the 92nd minute of the match. ZAFIRO FC's Carlos Montenegro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ren Xi Liang in the 96th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The ZAFIRO FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while JET-M had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.