Official Cup

Allianz TBA
Spectators: 187 (Terracing: 141, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) Glintung FC's Deng Zhen Chen 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. Per-Erik Hjortberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bandit Cinta in the 2nd minute of play. Per-Erik Hjortberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bandit Cinta, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adolfo Salvino in the 7th minute of play forced Glintung FC's goalkeeper Lev Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Deng Zhen Chen managed to get in a good position for a shot. Glintung FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Deng Zhen Chen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Per-Erik Hjortberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Adolfo Salvino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Rothwell Park booed when Glintung FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kalidou Koulibaly didn't get a good kick on the ball. Per-Erik Hjortberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bandit Cinta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Urpo Kanerva kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Per-Erik Hjortberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Giles Janda in the 22nd minute of the match. The supporters of Rothwell Park booed when Glintung FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victor Chandrawinata didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lev Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adolfo Salvino, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Bandit Idaman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Per-Erik Hjortberg having to interfere. Per-Erik Hjortberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Deng Zhen Chen in the 28th minute of the match. Malam Senin hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. 34 minutes had been played when some careless play by Glintung FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sammy Keino was slow to take the kick. During this time Rothwell Park's players had a chance to rest. 38 minutes had been played when some careless play by Rothwell Park's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Giles Janda was slow to take the kick. During this time Glintung FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Giles Janda almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Rothwell Park's Per-Erik Hjortberg did a great save. Per-Erik Hjortberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Deng Zhen Chen, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. In the 42ndth minute of the game Bandit Cinta who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rothwell Park's Per-Erik Hjortberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 43rd minute Adolfo Salvino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lev Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Per-Erik Hjortberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bandit Idaman in the 45th minute of play. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Adolfo Salvino to strike the kick off in the second half. Bandit Idaman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Per-Erik Hjortberg having to interfere. Bandit Idaman's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Per-Erik Hjortberg firmly grabbed it by the left post. The crowd rose to their feet as Bandit Idaman kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Per-Erik Hjortberg. That made the score 0-1 in the 57 minute of play. Rothwell Park's Abdallah Ali Bungei was substituted for Elijah Leakey. After a rather tough play, Rothwell Park's Neymar Mané got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Glintung FC's Lev Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adolfo Salvino in the 67th minute of play. Per-Erik Hjortberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Deng Zhen Chen in the 69th minute of play. With a little luck, Rothwell Park's Per-Erik Hjortberg got control of the ball when Deng Zhen Chen tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Rothwell Park's Per-Erik Hjortberg got control of the ball when Bandit Idaman tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bandit Cinta could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Per-Erik Hjortberg made a huge save. Glintung FC's Amran Karisma was substituted for Bandit Cinta. Rothwell Park's Githinji Ntalami was substituted for Neymar Mané. Glintung FC's I Gde Bacot was substituted for Noce Leer. Glintung FC's Parlin Souisa was substituted for Bandit Idaman. Glintung FC were awarded a corner in the 86th minute after Rothwell Park's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Giles Janda took the corner. Rothwell Park made a substitution. Walter Mutuku replaced Shekhar Biwott.