Official Cup

Jagiellonia Denver
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) The Albirex Niigata FC fans' excitement grew in the 3rd match minute when Albirex Niigata FC's Ali Ramachandran looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 10thth minute of the game Ali Ramachandran who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jagiellonia Denver's Andy Gaston was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Daniel Chuan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felicien Schwartz in the 11th minute of the match. Andy Gaston took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ali Ramachandran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Ali Ramachandran's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Andy Gaston was relentless in the 16th minute of the game. In the 17th minute, Odilon Hodges reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Daniel Chuan. The goal made the score 1-1. When Albirex Niigata FC's Afriz Hian in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jagiellonia Denver's goalie prevented a goal. Andy Gaston stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ali Ramachandran's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Khairil Lum's late challenge caught a Jagiellonia Denver's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Khairil Lum helped the player get up and apologised. After 28 played minutes Albirex Niigata FC got a freekick which was hit by Khairil Lum. In the 31stth minute of the game Ali Ramachandran who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jagiellonia Denver's Andy Gaston was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Andy Gaston showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ali Ramachandran in the 32nd minute of the match. Daniel Chuan didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Luc Castle went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. In the 38thth minute of the game Ali Ramachandran who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jagiellonia Denver's Andy Gaston was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 40 minutes into the match, Jagiellonia Denver's goal looked a bit too open when Ali Ramachandran came free, but Andy Gaston reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 42 minutes into the match, Jagiellonia Denver's goal looked a bit too open when Ali Ramachandran came free, but Andy Gaston reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wei Xuan Chandran in the 46th minute of play forced Jagiellonia Denver's goalkeeper Andy Gaston to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andy Gaston took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ali Ramachandran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Reynaldo Thacker made a kick off. With his leg Andy Gaston managed to avoid a goal in the 52ndth minute, when Albirex Niigata FC's Wei Xuan Chandran fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 53 minutes into the game, Isaac Bryson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jagiellonia Denver's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Albirex Niigata FC the free kick. In the 53rd match minute, Jagiellonia Denver was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaac Bryson to maneuver through the defense. If Ali Ramachandran had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 57th match minute, Jagiellonia Denver was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Odilon Hodges to maneuver through the defense. Wei Xuan Chandran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Andy Gaston tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 66 minutes into the match, Jagiellonia Denver's goalkeeper Andy Gaston had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ali Ramachandran. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felicien Schwartz in the 68th minute of play forced Albirex Niigata FC's goalkeeper Daniel Chuan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andy Gaston showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ali Ramachandran, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. The supporters of Albirex Niigata FC booed when Jagiellonia Denver was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felicien Schwartz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andy Gaston showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ali Ramachandran in the 76th minute of the match. After 80 played minutes Jagiellonia Denver got a freekick which was hit by Lane Ferland. If Ali Ramachandran had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Jagiellonia Denver had won after a very even match.