Prized/Friendly Cup

Rural Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Lucas Matos got the match started through his kick off. Reynaldo Stephen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucas Matos, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Nychyporivka Ψ's goalkeeper Dan Junilă, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Lucas Matos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 12 minutes into the match, Club Sportivo Italiano's goalkeeper Reynaldo Stephen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lucas Matos. Nychyporivka Ψ's Dan Junilă played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Theo Hayles in the 13th minute of play. Dan Junilă showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evelio Pes in the 14th minute of the match. Reynaldo Stephen was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lucas Matos showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 16 minute of play. A collision led to Nychyporivka Ψ getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Duncan Hatfield hit a great ball. In the 19th minute of the match Luisito Bikendi shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dan Junilă showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Club Sportivo Italiano's defense didn't have a chance, in the 22nd minute, when Lucas Matos scored to the left of an out of position Reynaldo Stephen, making the score, 2-0. After 25 minutes of play, Club Sportivo Italiano's Theo Hayles made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dan Junilă was left in no man's land by his defense there! A sloppy throw-in by Luisito Bikendi in the 27th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Nychyporivka Ψ's Andréas Fransson. Lucas Matos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Reynaldo Stephen made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonid Bykovets during the 37th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 37th match minute, Nychyporivka Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonid Bykovets to maneuver through the defense. In the 38th minute Evelio Pes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dan Junilă saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dan Junilă showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evelio Pes in the 39th minute of the match. After 41 played minutes Club Sportivo Italiano got a freekick which was hit by Luisito Bikendi. With a little luck, Club Sportivo Italiano's Reynaldo Stephen got control of the ball when Lucas Matos tried to sneak it across the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Evelio Pes to strike the kick off in the second half. Duncan Hatfield sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Nychyporivka Ψ's Lucas Matos in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Sportivo Italiano's goalie prevented a goal. 64 minutes into the match, Nychyporivka Ψ's Lucas Matos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Reynaldo Stephen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 76thth minute of the game Evelio Pes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nychyporivka Ψ's Dan Junilă was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Dan Junilă made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Evelio Pes in the 78th minute of play. Reynaldo Stephen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Matos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Club Sportivo Italiano booed when Nychyporivka Ψ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonid Bykovets didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 90th match minute, Club Sportivo Italiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rogelio Claris to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Club Sportivo Italiano defense, Lucas Matos kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Reynaldo Stephen. The Club Sportivo Italiano fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Reynaldo Stephen should have stopped the shot. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Nychyporivka Ψ had won after a very even match.