Official Cup

ARENA LPMZ
Spectators: 156 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Stuart Legzdins made the kick off which started today's match. Arthur Bufi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stuart Legzdins, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. If 余永川 had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 13 minutes into the match, Lupere FC - DMZ's goal looked a bit too open when 余永川 came free, but Evaristo Neves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Cruzeiro Esporte Clube getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Gong Fan hit a great ball. If Gino Goldstein had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 余永川 blasted a shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Evaristo Neves having to make a save. Evaristo Neves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 余永川, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 26 minutes, Arthur Bufi successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 33 minutes into the match, Lupere FC - DMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Gwidon Cwojdak came free, but Evaristo Neves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The throw-in from 余永川 in the 35th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Lupere FC - DMZ's Pancho Pancho. The crowd rose to their feet as Stuart Legzdins kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Arthur Bufi. That made the score 3-0 in the 37 minute of play. In the 40th match minute, Lupere FC - DMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valdemar Monteiro to maneuver through the defense. If Gwidon Cwojdak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Evaristo Neves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 余永川, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Stuart Legzdins came free with the goalkeeper in the 47th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Arthur Bufi could save by the left post. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

Evaristo Neves made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gwidon Cwojdak in the 52nd minute. In the 54th minute, Stuart Legzdins 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gwidon Cwojdak in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Evaristo Neves prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Evaristo Neves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gwidon Cwojdak, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. When Lupere FC - DMZ's Stuart Legzdins 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 Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's goalie prevented a goal. In the 66th minute, Stuart Legzdins ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Arthur Bufi was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-0. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube made a substitution. Cristi Saron replaced Oswaldo Maranhense. Arthur Bufi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stuart Legzdins, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Gino Goldstein took the ball and in the 76 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arthur Bufi. Arthur Bufi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Olavo Quadros was substituted for Pedro Paulo Dante. In the 82nd minute Stuart Legzdins shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arthur Bufi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 84 minutes of play, Lupere FC - DMZ's Edu Matorin made it 6-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arthur Bufi was left in no man's land by his defense there! Arthur Bufi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gino Goldstein, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 90th minute Gino Goldstein shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arthur Bufi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 91st match minute, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 余永川 to maneuver through the defense. Gong Fan hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Atso Joenväärä's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arthur Bufi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 93rd minute of play. Lupere FC - DMZ walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.