Official Cup

Toro Martinez
Spectators: 618 (Terracing: 464, Seating: 142, VIP seats: 12) Despidida AFC's Fernando Selatse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ata Bircan in the 4th minute of play. Fernando Selatse took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ata Bircan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Liverpool F.C. YNWA's goalkeeper Alisson Becker, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Despidida AFC's Ancho Branca got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Despidida AFC's zone, Ata Bircan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fernando Selatse came out of the goal and Ata Bircan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 19 minutes into the match, Despidida AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Ata Bircan came free, but Fernando Selatse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fernando Selatse showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ata Bircan in the 19th minute of the match. Fernando Selatse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ata Bircan in the 21st minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, Despidida AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Tilemachos Romanidis came free, but Fernando Selatse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tilemachos Romanidis in the 26th minute of play forced Despidida AFC's goalkeeper Fernando Selatse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Tilemachos Romanidis in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Despidida AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Alvaro Raymond might have been able to make a better finish in the 28th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alisson Becker. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alvaro Raymond ran back to his position shaking his head. 28 minutes into the match, Liverpool F.C. YNWA's goalkeeper Alisson Becker had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alvaro Raymond. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Oliver Rizzo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Despidida AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Oliver Rizzo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alisson Becker breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 32 minutes into the match, Liverpool F.C. YNWA's goalkeeper Alisson Becker had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alvaro Raymond. If Ata Bircan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fernando Selatse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tilemachos Romanidis in the 37th minute of play. The supporters of Liverpool F.C. YNWA booed when Despidida AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ancho Branca didn't get a good kick on the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Panos Zounis was substituted for Thomas Sgouros. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alvaro Raymond was the one to do the kick off. A throw-in in the 58th minute of the game was made by Eelco Sloothaak with Ata Bircan as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Despidida AFC's Fernando Selatse proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save Despidida AFC from getting a goal against them. Tilemachos Romanidis came free with the goalkeeper in the 65th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Fernando Selatse could save by the left post. Despidida AFC's Fernando Selatse proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save Despidida AFC from getting a goal against them. 72 minutes into the match, Despidida AFC's goalkeeper Fernando Selatse had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tilemachos Romanidis. 73 minutes into the game, Alvaro Raymond cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Alisson Becker was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Despidida AFC's Emiliano Velasco was substituted for Alvaro Raymond. Liverpool F.C. YNWA made a substitution. Dominik Zawacki replaced Tilemachos Romanidis. Despidida AFC's Dinu Ivănescu was substituted for Ancho Branca. Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Marinos Sidiropoulos was substituted for Ata Bircan. Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Alisson Becker played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dinu Ivănescu in the 82nd minute of play. After having played for 90 minutes, Emiliano Velasco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Despidida AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emiliano Velasco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Fernando Selatse took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marinos Sidiropoulos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Alisson Becker played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emiliano Velasco in the 97th minute of play.

The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Despidida AFC had won after a very even match.