Official Cup

MASTERBET FC
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Arne Jonasson got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of MasterBets booed when The Lions was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sven-Åke Pålsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Mihnea Arnăuțoiu in the 3rd minute really tested Evert Mellberg's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 5 minutes into the game, MasterBets's Francis Coppola nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Evert Mellberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Evert Mellberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Francis Coppola's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. Francis Coppola scored 2-0 in the 9th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Evert Mellberg, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Arne Jonasson scored 2-1 in the 12th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Gigel Zăvoiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. MasterBets made a substitution. Horaţiu Ţurlău replaced George Paulică. Gert Carlsson struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Gigel Zăvoiu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for The Lions. Gigel Zăvoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gert Carlsson in the 26th minute of the match. Evert Mellberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mihnea Arnăuțoiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st minute Mihnea Arnăuțoiu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evert Mellberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tony Röd kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, The Lions's goalkeeper Evert Mellberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Francis Coppola. MasterBets's Gigel Zăvoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gert Carlsson in the 37th minute of play. In the 44th minute Gert Carlsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigel Zăvoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arne Jonasson in the 45th minute of play forced MasterBets's goalkeeper Gigel Zăvoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 48 minutes, Francis Coppola managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MasterBets's supporters crossed their fingers, but Francis Coppola was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Francis Coppola made a kick off. 55 minutes into the game, Tony Haegg threw the ball into play from the sideline. MasterBets's Constantin Costăchescu quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After a rather tough play, The Lions's Filiph Hedkvist got a free kick in the 55th minute. Evert Mellberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francis Coppola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Francis Coppola sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Evert Mellberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francis Coppola in the 62nd minute of play. In the 64th minute Iustin Braniște shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigel Zăvoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Francis Coppola's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Evert Mellberg was relentless in the 67th minute of the game. 74 minutes into the match, MasterBets's goal looked a bit too open when Arne Jonasson came free, but Gigel Zăvoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to The Lions getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Tony Haegg hit a great ball. After 77 played minutes The Lions got a freekick which was hit by Tony Haegg. Evert Mellberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francis Coppola in the 78th minute of play. In the 85th minute, Gong Zhi Peng made a precise shot to the right of Evert Mellberg. The Lions's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. Evert Mellberg didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Gong Zhi Peng went, in the 88th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-1 was the resulting score. Ágoston Mészáros kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match.