Official Cup

Stella Noire Arena
Spectators: 149 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Pedro Domingues took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 3rd minute of play forced RÚSTICOS F.C's goalkeeper Omar Cristofol to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Omar Cristofol showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albeiro Usuriaga, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Crişan Fenomeno hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Albeiro Usuriaga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Omar Cristofol made an important save on a dangerous shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 10th minute. Omar Cristofol made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pedro Domingues in the 13th minute. Pedro Dominguess short, quick shot in the 15thth minute got Omar Cristofol to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 26th match minute, RÚSTICOS F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Therkil Bjørslev to maneuver through the defense. In the 27thth minute of the game Taribo West who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but RÚSTICOS F.C's Omar Cristofol was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Albeiro Usuriaga's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 38thth minute, Omar Cristofol skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Natus Vincere F.C. booed when RÚSTICOS F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Melchor Eztebe didn't get a good kick on the ball.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Denis Eudoxio to make the kick off. A collision led to Natus Vincere F.C. getting a freekick after 50 minutes play. Jonatan Maidana hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Kjetil-André Digernes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Natus Vincere F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Kjetil-André Digernes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Omar Cristofol breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 55th minute of play forced RÚSTICOS F.C's goalkeeper Omar Cristofol to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Denis Eudoxio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 61 minutes into the match, Natus Vincere F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Denis Eudoxio came free, but Zorko Quack reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 71 minutes into the game, Natus Vincere F.C.'s Pedro Domingues nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Omar Cristofol made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Natus Vincere F.C. made a substitution. Gualterio Mede replaced Pedro Domingues. In the 74th match minute, RÚSTICOS F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Bizen to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in RÚSTICOS F.C's zone, Albeiro Usuriaga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Omar Cristofol came out of the goal and Albeiro Usuriaga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Natus Vincere F.C. getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Taribo West hit a great ball. In the 83rd minute Albeiro Usuriaga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Omar Cristofol saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Albeiro Usuriaga's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Omar Cristofol was relentless in the 87th minute of the game. In the 90th minute, Taribo West made a precise shot to the right of Omar Cristofol. RÚSTICOS F.C's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Omar Cristofol made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albeiro Usuriaga in the 95th minute of play. Natus Vincere F.C. were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of RÚSTICOS F.C for a fine match.