Official Cup

GENTI KULE
Spectators: 176 (Terracing: 133, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Johnathan Bowden made the kick off and thus started the match. ΟΦΗ's Ilias Seichanidis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Johnathan Bowden in the 2nd minute of play. Ilias Seichanidis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Johnathan Bowden, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 11th minute, Victor Lundqvist got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After having played for 13 minutes, Abid Bubalo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Selebi-Phikwe's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abid Bubalo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Abid Bubalo might have been able to make a better finish in the 17th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ilias Seichanidis. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Abid Bubalo ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 18th minute Lambis Talitsikas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christof Deroek saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 19 minutes into the game, Giorgos Bletsios threw the ball into play from the sideline. Selebi-Phikwe's Victor Nelson quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Christof Deroek made an important save on a dangerous shot by Augusto Landero in the 21st minute. Ilias Seichanidis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Johnathan Bowden in the 23rd minute of play. In the 26th minute of the match Selebi-Phikwe got a corner. ΟΦΗ's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Vlad Tudose ran over to the corner to take the kick. Christof Deroek made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Landero in the 27th minute of play. When Selebi-Phikwe's Johnathan Bowden in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ΟΦΗ's goalie prevented a goal. When Selebi-Phikwe's Johnathan Bowden in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ΟΦΗ's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nikos Kanetos in the 33rd minute of play forced Selebi-Phikwe's goalkeeper Christof Deroek to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the game, Augusto Landero recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Christof Deroek. Augusto Landero showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Johnathan Bowden in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ilias Seichanidis saved ΟΦΗ from getting behind. Selebi-Phikwe's Johnathan Bowden got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Johnathan Bowden in the 44th minute of play forced ΟΦΗ's goalkeeper Ilias Seichanidis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Augusto Landero to strike the kick off in the second half. 57 minutes into the match, Selebi-Phikwe's goal looked a bit too open when Augusto Landero came free, but Christof Deroek reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christof Deroek made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nasos Papadis in the 59th minute of play. Johnathan Bowden blasted a shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ilias Seichanidis having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Johnathan Bowden in the 60th minute of play forced ΟΦΗ's goalkeeper Ilias Seichanidis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ilias Seichanidis made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Abid Bubalo sent off a good shot on target. Selebi-Phikwe's Wincent Kanczuszewski was substituted for Erik Van Buyten. 68 minutes had been played when some careless play by ΟΦΗ's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Vlad Tudose was slow to take the kick. During this time Selebi-Phikwe's players had a chance to rest. In the 70th minute Nasos Papadis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christof Deroek saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. ΟΦΗ's Ilias Seichanidis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Johnathan Bowden in the 73rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nikos Kanetos in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christof Deroek saved Selebi-Phikwe from getting behind. Ilias Seichanidis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Johnathan Bowden in the 75th minute of the match. 77 minutes into the match, Johnathan Bowden had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ilias Seichanidis. ΟΦΗ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Johnathan Bowden was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 85thth minute of the game Johnathan Bowden who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ΟΦΗ's Ilias Seichanidis was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ilias Seichanidis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Johnathan Bowden in the 88th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Johnathan Bowden in the 90th minute of play forced ΟΦΗ's goalkeeper Ilias Seichanidis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Johnathan Bowden recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.