Official Cup

Diego Vizioli
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Gilles Clerc managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zelg FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gilles Clerc was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Stig Verlengia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Zelg FC's Sepp Mainville proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 8th minute of the match, managed to save Zelg FC from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Liver Bird's zone, Gilles Clerc stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Stig Verlengia came out of the goal and Gilles Clerc tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Sepp Mainville showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pat Eggers in the 13th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jonas Herz in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Stig Verlengia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sepp Mainville showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Clinton Werfel in the 20th minute of the match. Stig Verlengia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jonas Herz's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. With a little luck, Zelg FC's Sepp Mainville got control of the ball when Jacques La Rosa tried to sneak it across the goal line. Albain Furst kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Sepp Mainville made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jacques La Rosa in the 43rd minute. Sepp Mainville took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pat Eggers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Jonas Herz came up free with the goalie in the 46th minute, the Zelg FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jonas Herz couldn't finish the play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Pat Eggers in the 54th minute of play forced Zelg FC's goalkeeper Sepp Mainville to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonas Herz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ross Flückiger hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Gilles Clerc received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Stig Verlengia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 78 minutes into the match, Zelg FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nathaniel Howald came free, but Sepp Mainville reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 80 minutes into the match, Zelg FC's Jonas Herz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Stig Verlengia narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pat Eggers in the 82nd minute of play forced Zelg FC's goalkeeper Sepp Mainville to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 83 played minutes Liver Bird got a freekick which was hit by Ross Flückiger. Liver Bird made a substitution. Jonathan Lamontagne replaced Clinton Werfel. The supporters of Liver Bird booed when Zelg FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonas Herz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dimitris Rapsopodis in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sepp Mainville prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jonas Herz in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stig Verlengia saved Liver Bird from getting behind.