Official Cup

Tirana Stadioni
Spectators: 186 (Terracing: 140, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) An unexpectedly hard shot by Arturo Brownell in the 6th minute of play forced Akademia Maliqi's goalkeeper Timoteo Lucero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by Akademia Maliqi's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Stanislaw Trojanowski was slow to take the kick. During this time FC COSA NOSTRA's players had a chance to rest. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emmanuel Urruti in the 11th minute of play forced FC COSA NOSTRA's goalkeeper Erikas Mikoliūnas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Olsi Berberi fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Akademia Maliqi's protests and gave Olsi Berberi a yellow card for diving instead. After 13 played minutes Akademia Maliqi got a freekick which was hit by Olsi Berberi. Timoteo Lucero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Artūras Ronaldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. In the 15th minute Oran Tahiri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erikas Mikoliūnas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of FC COSA NOSTRA booed when Akademia Maliqi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olly May didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erikas Mikoliūnas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oran Tahiri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A.J. 吕布 hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. 33 minutes into the match, FC COSA NOSTRA's goalkeeper Erikas Mikoliūnas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Yuri Ibrishimov. Timoteo Lucero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arturo Brownell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Artūras Ronaldo in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Timoteo Lucero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Timoteo Lucero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arturo Brownell, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Guaberto Gilesindo kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. Timoteo Lucero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Brownell in the 42nd minute of the match. Erikas Mikoliūnas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oran Tahiri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Alexandru Nastac stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. FC COSA NOSTRA's Erikas Mikoliūnas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Oran Tahiri in the 52nd minute of play. In the 61st minute of the match, Arturo Brownell tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Timoteo Lucero saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandru Nastac in the 62nd minute of play forced FC COSA NOSTRA's goalkeeper Erikas Mikoliūnas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Artūras Ronaldo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Oran Tahiri during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Akademia Maliqi getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Oran Tahiri hit a great ball. Timoteo Lucero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stanislaw Trojanowski in the 76th minute of the match. Akademia Maliqi's Ivón Echavarri was substituted for Alexandru Nastac. Erikas Mikoliūnas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivón Echavarri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 93 minutes into the match, FC COSA NOSTRA's goal looked a bit too open when Ivón Echavarri came free, but Erikas Mikoliūnas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Artūras Ronaldo got free with Timoteo Lucero in the 96th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.