Official Cup

Centrs Annenieki
Spectators: 196 (Terracing: 148, Seating: 45, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Indris Tomass started the match with the kick off. SK Annenieki's Jānis Lielais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anoush Khalatbari in the 5th minute of play. Arvin Hökkvist made an important save on a dangerous shot by Indris Tomass in the 10th minute. Jānis Lielais showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edwin 雷震南, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Arvin Hökkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aivils Aiza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jonah Ryan in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jānis Lielais prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Anoush Khalatbari's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jānis Lielais read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Indris Tomass in the 28thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Arvin Hökkvist, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Darnell Metcalf blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jānis Lielais having to make a save. SK Annenieki's Jānis Lielais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Darnell Metcalf in the 35th minute of play. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind American Airlines's goalkeeper Arvin Hökkvist, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 41st minute, Darnell Metcalf ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jānis Lielais was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After 45 played minutes SK Annenieki got a freekick which was hit by Reinholds Jaunzems. Anoush Khalatbari struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Jānis Lielais didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for American Airlines. The SK Annenieki players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. American Airlines were winning 0-1.

The wind increased when Jonah Ryan made the kick off in the second half. Darnell Metcalf could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 51st minute of the match, but Jānis Lielais made a huge save. Jonah Ryan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jānis Lielais read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 53rd minute of play. American Airlines's Arvin Hökkvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Indris Tomass in the 56th minute of play. 57 minutes had been played when some careless play by American Airlines's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Reinholds Jaunzems was slow to take the kick. During this time SK Annenieki's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Jāzeps Pics managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. The audience was convinced that Anoush Khalatbari's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jānis Lielais was relentless in the 65th minute of the game. Darnell Metcalf came free with the goalkeeper in the 66th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Jānis Lielais could save by the left post. 67 minutes had been played when some careless play by SK Annenieki's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Darnell Metcalf was slow to take the kick. During this time American Airlines's players had a chance to rest. Jānis Lielais showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anoush Khalatbari, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Jonah Ryan came free with the goalkeeper in the 71st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Jānis Lielais could save by the left post. A hard shot 72 in the game by Jonah Ryan from a close distance when the talented Jānis Lielais managed to make a qualified save. SK Annenieki's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anoush Khalatbari in the 75th minute of play forced SK Annenieki's goalkeeper Jānis Lielais to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jānis Lielais made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Jonah Ryan sent off a good shot on target. SK Annenieki's Jānis Lielais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anoush Khalatbari in the 82nd minute of play. In the 85th minute, Aivils Aiza ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Arvin Hökkvist was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. American Airlines's Armin Trabucco was substituted for Edwin 雷震南. SK Annenieki made a substitution. Vilis Lettlands replaced Indris Tomass. The audience thought a goal was coming when Darnell Metcalf got free with Jānis Lielais in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to American Airlines getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Armin Trabucco hit a great ball. SK Annenieki's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.