Official Cup

Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ronaldo Fenomeno made the kick off which started today's match. Armandinho Vieira struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Abdulkadir Eraslan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for DIPLOMATA FC PAB. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Flavinho Sousa in the 10th minute of the match. 11 minutes into the game, Ronaldo Fenomeno cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Chico Donato was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The long shot by Joaquín Guzmán in the 23rd minute really tested Abdulkadir Eraslan's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 28th minute, José Augusto Lara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ronaldo Fenomeno might have been able to make a better finish in the 30th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Chico Donato. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ronaldo Fenomeno ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 30th minute Ronaldo Fenomeno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chico Donato saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ronaldo Fenomeno in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chico Donato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 39 minutes into the match, Flavinho Sousa notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato. Chico Donato was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 42nd minute Ronaldo Fenomeno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chico Donato saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ronaldo Fenomeno in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chico Donato saved DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting behind. After the first half Miau Stars were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 55th minute, Pars Yorgun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 56th minute, Edmílson Arantes reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Chico Donato. The goal made the score 0-3. After a rather tough play, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Eliézer Alvarenga got a free kick in the 60th minute. Miau Stars's İslam Mengüalp was substituted for Palmer Akers. A collision led to DIPLOMATA FC PAB getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Eliézer Alvarenga hit a great ball. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Niculae Martinescu was substituted for Olivier Gilg. Doriva Saldanha recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ronaldo Fenomeno blasted a shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Chico Donato having to make a save. Chico Donato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ronaldo Fenomeno in the 73rd minute. 78 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ronaldo Fenomeno. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olavo Mota in the 80th minute of play. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldo Fenomeno in the 81st minute of play. Wilton do Valle hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Ronaldo Fenomeno took the ball and in the 89 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Chico Donato. Chico Donato dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4.