Official Cup

Johnnie Walker Arena
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lionel-Andrés Messi made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Douglas D Agostino in the 6th minute of play forced Keep Walking Project's goalkeeper Sebastian Xabier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Keep Walking Project were awarded a corner in the 14th minute after THE CRYSTAL SHIP's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lionel-Andrés Messi took the corner. In the 16th minute, Bengt Rosenbaum hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Marius Paulică fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored THE CRYSTAL SHIP's protests and gave Marius Paulică a yellow card for diving instead. After 18 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Marius Paulică. If Galo van Basten had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Douglas D Agostino in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Keep Walking Project's goalie prevented a goal. Keep Walking Project's Sebastian Xabier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Douglas D Agostino in the 36th minute of play. 43 minutes into the game, Marius Bernea threw the ball into play from the sideline. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Iulian Bacalbașa quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. An unexpectedly hard shot by Douglas D Agostino in the 44th minute of play forced Keep Walking Project's goalkeeper Sebastian Xabier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 46 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goal looked a bit too open when Galo van Basten came free, but Paşa Borlu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Keep Walking Project players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. THE CRYSTAL SHIP were winning 0-1.

Sebastian Xabier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Douglas D Agostino, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Sebati Rafih fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sebastian Xabier having to interfere. Douglas D Agostino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Sebastian Xabier tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sebastian Xabier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Douglas D Agostino in the 59th minute of play. Douglas D Agostino might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sebastian Xabier. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Douglas D Agostino ran back to his position shaking his head. Sebastian Xabier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Douglas D Agostino in the 60th minute of the match. During the 61st minute of the match Marius Paulică completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Marius Paulică a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Marius Paulică kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Luca Dănilă was substituted for Douglas D Agostino. Keep Walking Project's Sebastian Xabier proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Keep Walking Project from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Keep Walking Project's zone, Iulian Bacalbașa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sebastian Xabier came out of the goal and Iulian Bacalbașa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Iulian Bacalbașa in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sebastian Xabier saved Keep Walking Project from getting behind. In the 83rdth minute of the game Roman Tomaka who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Keep Walking Project's Sebastian Xabier was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 89 played minutes Keep Walking Project got a freekick which was hit by Pavel Kořán. Thanks to some nice moves Roman Tomaka could shoot a difficult shot in the 94th minute, which Sebastian Xabier however easily saved by the left post. For all the effort they put into the match, the THE CRYSTAL SHIP players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Keep Walking Project.