Official Cup

Arena espartana
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Cremonese FC's Marcus Batista started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 9 minutes into the match, Cremonese FC's goal looked a bit too open when Orlando Paraense came free, but Kong Gang Zhan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute Luizinho Arce shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ke Kun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kong Gang Zhan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guga Simão in the 19th minute of play. Marcus Batista could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Ke Kun made a huge save. After 25th play minutes Edgar Miodek shot 0-2, a short shot which went by Kong Gang Zhan and just under the crossbar into goal. Through an outstanding action, after 29 minutes, Ke Kun successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 31st minute Edgar Miodek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kong Gang Zhan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kong Gang Zhan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgar Miodek, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. After having played for 45 minutes, Felipe Lara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cremonese FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Felipe Lara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Edgar Miodek during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Edgar Miodek hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. After the first half The Punisher were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edgar Miodek made a kick off. If Jackie Tan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 50th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 53 minutes into the game, Luizinho Arce cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Ke Kun was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kong Gang Zhan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgar Miodek, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Kong Gang Zhan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgar Miodek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orlando Paraense hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luizinho Arce in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ke Kun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cremonese FC's Yasar Bonnemain got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cremonese FC's Dida Tróia was substituted for Luizinho Arce. Cezary Marchlewicz hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. The supporters of The Punisher booed when Cremonese FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cezary Marchlewicz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th minute of the match Chen Quan Zheng sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Kong Gang Zhan skillfully saved the ball. Nilton Tavares blasted a shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kong Gang Zhan having to make a save. Ke Kun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Jurgi in the 78th minute of play. Nilton Tavares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kaká Paraense's late challenge caught a The Punisher's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kaká Paraense helped the player get up and apologised. After 82 played minutes Cremonese FC got a freekick which was hit by Kaká Paraense. A collision led to Cremonese FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Cezary Marchlewicz hit a great ball. Cremonese FC's Kong Gang Zhan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Cremonese FC from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adriano Seabra in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kong Gang Zhan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Yasar Bonnemain kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Cremonese FC defense, Nilton Tavares kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Kong Gang Zhan. The Cremonese FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Kong Gang Zhan should have stopped the shot. If Nilton Tavares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kong Gang Zhan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Seabra in the 94th minute of play. Nilton Tavares took the ball and in the 95 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kong Gang Zhan. Kong Gang Zhan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. The Punisher played a much better game than Cremonese FC and deserved their victory. The Cremonese FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.