Official Cup

Valinor
Spectators: 170 (Terracing: 128, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) William Rigg started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute, William Rigg fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Emmanuel Canturri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paco Cano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 7thth minute of the game William Rigg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 9th minute, William Rigg made a precise shot to the right of Branden Shelton. K.F TIRANA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Manwë Vala fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Branden Shelton having to interfere. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind K.F TIRANA's goalkeeper Branden Shelton, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Branden Shelton made an important save on a dangerous shot by William Rigg in the 24th minute. Emmanuel Canturri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vegard Helmersen in the 26th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, K.F TIRANA's goalkeeper Branden Shelton had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Codruț Uncheşu. William Rigg received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Branden Shelton came out and tried to block the shot, but William Rigg slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 30th minute. In the 37th minute Paco Cano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emmanuel Canturri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling William Rigg in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Branden Shelton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. William Rigg might have been able to make a better finish in the 42nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Branden Shelton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. William Rigg ran back to his position shaking his head. Branden Shelton made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when William Rigg sent off a good shot on target. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

After 50 played minutes K.F TIRANA got a freekick which was hit by Roman Wodaszak. With a couple of smart ball manuevers William Rigg in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Branden Shelton saved K.F TIRANA from getting behind. K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by William Rigg in the 57th minute of play. If William Rigg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Branden Shelton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from William Rigg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Branden Shelton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from William Rigg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. William Rigg's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Branden Shelton read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. After 63 minutes of play, The Valar's William Rigg made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Branden Shelton was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by William Rigg in the 67th minute of play forced K.F TIRANA's goalkeeper Branden Shelton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Branden Shelton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from William Rigg, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. 70 minutes into the match, The Valar's goalkeeper Emmanuel Canturri had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jorald Lazaj. 71 minutes into the game, Roman Wodaszak was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. K.F TIRANA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Valar the free kick. Roman Wodaszak kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Manwë Vala received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Branden Shelton tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of K.F TIRANA booed when The Valar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marian Otopeanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Branden Shelton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manwë Vala in the 79th minute of the match. Emmanuel Canturri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wincenty Roman in the 81st minute of play. Branden Shelton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from William Rigg in the 87th minute of the match. The supporters of The Valar booed when K.F TIRANA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roman Wodaszak didn't get a good kick on the ball. Branden Shelton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from William Rigg in the 89th minute of play. Paco Cano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Emmanuel Canturri made a huge save. The Valar's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.