Official Cup

Swatar Arena
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Tauras Gasiūnas started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mike Bajada during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 7 played minutes Swatar United FC got a freekick which was hit by Mike Bajada. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tauras Gasiūnas in the 9th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Gregory Cachia Caruana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 9 minutes into the match, Tauras Gasiūnas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gregory Cachia Caruana. Swatar United FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tauras Gasiūnas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. The supporters of Swatar United FC booed when FK Užnemunė SLAVA UKRAINI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gediminas Tavoras didn't get a good kick on the ball. Swatar United FC's Gregory Cachia Caruana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Merūnas Urbelis in the 16th minute of play. Gediminas Tavoras received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Gregory Cachia Caruana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Swatar United FC defense, Gediminas Tavoras kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gregory Cachia Caruana. The Swatar United FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gregory Cachia Caruana should have stopped the shot. If Merūnas Urbelis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Swatar United FC's Gregory Cachia Caruana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Merūnas Urbelis in the 24th minute of play. Stephen Vancell kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Gregory Cachia Caruana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tauras Gasiūnas, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Mark Soler could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Nerijus Sadeckas made a huge save. Steve Cilia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nerijus Sadeckas having to interfere. After a rather tough play, FK Užnemunė SLAVA UKRAINI's Agatas Plakys got a free kick in the 39th minute. Mark Soler might have been able to make a better finish in the 41st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nerijus Sadeckas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mark Soler ran back to his position shaking his head. 47 minutes into the game, Tauras Gasiūnas cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Gregory Cachia Caruana was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mark Soler made a kick off. If Mark Soler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of FK Užnemunė SLAVA UKRAINI booed when Swatar United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Steve Cilia didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 64th minute, Tauras Gasiūnas got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Gediminas Tavoras received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gregory Cachia Caruana came out and tried to block the shot, but Gediminas Tavoras slotted it home off the left post making it 0-4 in the 66th minute. Swatar United FC's Gregory Cachia Caruana proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 71st minute of the match, managed to save Swatar United FC from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Žydrūnas Tindžiulis in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gregory Cachia Caruana saved Swatar United FC from getting behind. Swatar United FC's Gregory Cachia Caruana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gediminas Tavoras in the 74th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tauras Gasiūnas in the 79th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Gregory Cachia Caruana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Swatar United FC's zone, Merūnas Urbelis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gregory Cachia Caruana came out of the goal and Merūnas Urbelis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gregory Cachia Caruana made an important save on a dangerous shot by Merūnas Urbelis in the 83rd minute. Merūnas Urbelis charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Merūnas Urbelis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 89th minute, Merūnas Urbelis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Merūnas Urbelis in the 92ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gregory Cachia Caruana, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tauras Gasiūnas in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gregory Cachia Caruana saved Swatar United FC from getting behind. 94 minutes into the game, one of Swatar United FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The supporters of Swatar United FC booed when FK Užnemunė SLAVA UKRAINI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gediminas Tavoras didn't get a good kick on the ball.