Official Cup

Dnipro-Arena
Spectators: 187 (Terracing: 141, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) Cyprian Gierlach started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Floriana Celtics's Richard Lentini proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Floriana Celtics from getting a goal against them. When Thor Eriksson fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Vershina ESPN's protests and gave Thor Eriksson a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to FC Vershina ESPN getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Thor Eriksson hit a great ball. Charles-Antoine Carnevalli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kyle Thake, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Kyle Thake scored 0-1 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Charles-Antoine Carnevalli, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Floriana Celtics's Kyle Thake in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Vershina ESPN's goalie prevented a goal. Richard Lentini made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fernandinho Braga in the 12th minute. After 25 minutes FC Vershina ESPN's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Matt Sciortino who took care of the corner kick. Aristides Domenec could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Richard Lentini made a huge save. Richard Lentini didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Aristides Domenec went, in the 27th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kyle Thake in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Charles-Antoine Carnevalli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 31 minutes, Kyle Thake made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. FC Vershina ESPN's Charles-Antoine Carnevalli tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Charles-Antoine Carnevalli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Thake, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC Vershina ESPN getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Abelardo Fagondo hit a great ball. Floriana Celtics were awarded a corner in the 40th minute after FC Vershina ESPN's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Matt Sciortino took the corner. After 46 minutes FC Vershina ESPN's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Matt Sciortino who took care of the corner kick. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-3.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Kyle Thake to make the kick off. Kyle Thake's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Charles-Antoine Carnevalli read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. 66 minutes into the match, Floriana Celtics's goal looked a bit too open when Cyprian Gierlach came free, but Richard Lentini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Charles-Antoine Carnevalli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Thake, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 74th minute, Matt Sciortino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Floriana Celtics's Robby Baggio was substituted for Olgierd Dawiec. A collision led to Floriana Celtics getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Matt Sciortino hit a great ball. Richard Lentini didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cyprian Gierlach went, in the 79th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-3 was the resulting score. FC Vershina ESPN's Danko Fuchs was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Richard Lentini in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Claudio Bailey kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Richard Lentini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cyprian Gierlach in the 94th minute of the match. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Floriana Celtics walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.