Official Cup

HULKAS ARENA
Spectators: 171 (Terracing: 129, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Engin Akbatu kicked off to start the match. Uğur Araz made in the 5th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by TAVIRA FC's Xurxo Capon. 7 minutes into the match, - HULKAS -'s goal looked a bit too open when Shao Xi Ran came free, but Ke Qi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Engin Akbatu got free with Che Campion in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 15 minutes, Engin Akbatu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. - HULKAS -'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Engin Akbatu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, TAVIRA FC's Che Campion got control of the ball when Engin Akbatu tried to sneak it across the goal line. 19 minutes into the match, - HULKAS -'s goal looked a bit too open when Xurxo Capon came free, but Ke Qi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Engin Akbatu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Lúcio Poças made in the 22nd minute of the game a quick throw-in and Clemente Souza immediately put the ball in play. 25 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goalkeeper Che Campion had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pontus Granlund. 39 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Engin Akbatu came free, but Che Campion reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 42 minutes of play, - HULKAS -'s Franz Corral made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Che Campion was left in no man's land by his defense there! 45 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goalkeeper Che Campion had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Engin Akbatu. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Shao Xi Ran stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rdth minute of the game Engin Akbatu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TAVIRA FC's Che Campion was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the match clock showed 60 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Engin Akbatu sped through TAVIRA FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Che Campion. Che Campion made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Engin Akbatu in the 65th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as TAVIRA FC's Cristiano Sousa slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ke Qi. That made the score 2-1 after 69 minutes of play. - HULKAS -'s Florin Răducioiu was substituted for Hıncal Yeğiner. - HULKAS -'s Sepo Luts was substituted for Uğur Araz. The supporters of - HULKAS - booed when TAVIRA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Clemente Souza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Che Campion showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Engin Akbatu, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 83 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Florin Răducioiu came free, but Che Campion reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 83rd minute Engin Akbatu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Che Campion saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Che Campion showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Engin Akbatu in the 85th minute of the match. When - HULKAS -'s Engin Akbatu in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TAVIRA FC's goalie prevented a goal. Che Campion took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sepo Luts, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 88th minute Florin Răducioiu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Che Campion saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 90th minute, Florin Răducioiu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The - HULKAS - fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. In the 93rd minute Sepo Luts shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Che Campion saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Che Campion made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Engin Akbatu in the 94th minute of play. - HULKAS -'s fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.