Official Cup

Rock Stadium
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Vadim Basmannikov started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Voskresensk FC's goal looked a bit too open when Brayden McPaul came free, but Igor Akinfeev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fernanco Muslera made a fantastic save in the 4th minute, when Danila Kolobov sent off a good shot on target. When Emotep SK's Brayden McPaul in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Voskresensk FC's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Brayden McPaul in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Igor Akinfeev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 14 minutes into the match, Emotep SK's goalkeeper Fernanco Muslera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Danila Kolobov. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brayden McPaul in the 16th minute of play forced Voskresensk FC's goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Brayden McPaul scored 0-1 in the 19th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Igor Akinfeev, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Voskresensk FC's Maksim Ilyuhin got a free kick in the 21st minute. Evgeniy Fomichev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernanco Muslera having to interfere. Stepan Romm kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Igor Akinfeev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gencer Hüdayioğlu in the 30th minute of play. Igor Akinfeev came out of the goal in the 33rd minute to try and stop a shot by Emotep SK's Brayden McPaul. But to his dismay, Brayden McPaul quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Igor Akinfeev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brayden McPaul in the 36th minute of the match. After taking down the ball on Emotep SK's corner Rikard Bergdal fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Igor Akinfeev quite easily take care of the ball. Fernanco Muslera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Danila Kolobov in the 42nd minute. When Özgür Acunalp fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Emotep SK's protests and gave Özgür Acunalp a yellow card for diving instead. Vadim Basmannikov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 47th minute Gencer Hüdayioğlu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Igor Akinfeev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Brayden McPaul to strike the kick off in the second half. The crowd rose to their feet as Emotep SK's Brayden McPaul slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Igor Akinfeev. That made the score 1-3 after 51 minutes of play. Fernanco Muslera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vadim Basmannikov in the 55th minute of play. The supporters of Emotep SK booed when Voskresensk FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evgeniy Fomichev didn't get a good kick on the ball. Brayden McPaul struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Igor Akinfeev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Emotep SK. In the 61st minute, Maksim Ilyuhin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Voskresensk FC's Konstantin Lakhov was substituted for Vadim Basmannikov. A collision led to Voskresensk FC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Maksim Ilyuhin hit a great ball. Brayden McPaul came free with the goalkeeper in the 63rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Igor Akinfeev could save by the left post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Danila Kolobov during the 64th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Emotep SK booed when Voskresensk FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Danila Kolobov didn't get a good kick on the ball. 66 minutes into the match, Voskresensk FC's goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Brayden McPaul. In the 67th minute Gencer Hüdayioğlu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Igor Akinfeev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Brayden McPaul got free with Igor Akinfeev in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Voskresensk FC's Egor Avinov was substituted for Vladimir Safarov. In the 73rd minute Emotep SK were awarded a corner. Hasan Hüseyin Başol went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Hasan Hüseyin Başol almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Voskresensk FC's Igor Akinfeev did a great save. A collision led to Voskresensk FC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Danila Kolobov hit a great ball. Gencer Hüdayioğlu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fernanco Muslera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evgeniy Fomichev in the 77th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Brayden McPaul got free with Igor Akinfeev in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Voskresensk FC's Igor Akinfeev proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save Voskresensk FC from getting a goal against them. The Emotep SK fans' excitement grew in the 86th match minute when Emotep SK's Brayden McPaul 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 1-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 91 minutes, Evgeniy Fomichev made it 2-4 with a short kick to the right side. Emotep SK's Fernanco Muslera tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Brayden McPaul got free with Igor Akinfeev in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Igor Akinfeev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Brayden McPaul in the 95th minute. Chants of Emotep SK echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Voskresensk FC had held the ball for most of the match.