Official Cup

Andrés Murillo
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Matthew Murguia started the match with the kick off. In the 5th minute, Mariusz Pudzianowski 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. In the 7th minute, Kang Sen Xu 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anthonio Zeppeli in the 10th minute of play forced Tapa Red F.C's goalkeeper Tuncer Polathan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tuncer Polathan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matthew Murguia, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Tapa Red F.C's Tuncer Polathan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matthew Murguia in the 17th minute of play. When ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s Lino Raymond 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 Tapa Red F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Tuncer Polathan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anthonio Zeppeli, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Mariusz Pudzianowski kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matthew Murguia in the 27th minute of play forced Tapa Red F.C's goalkeeper Tuncer Polathan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tapa Red F.C's John Villalon managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Emmanuel Vilaprenyo in the 32 minute of the game. Tuncer Polathan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anthonio Zeppeli in the 33rd minute of the match. After 36 minutes, Matthew Murguia made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Tapa Red F.C's Tuncer Polathan tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 43rd minute Matthew Murguia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tuncer Polathan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mariusz Pudzianowski made a kick off. Tuncer Polathan made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Anthonio Zeppeli sent off a good shot on target. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anthonio Zeppeli in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tuncer Polathan saved Tapa Red F.C from getting behind. Tiago Somarriba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariusz Pudzianowski in the 55th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Matthew Murguia got free with Tuncer Polathan in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Kang Sen Xu kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s Ximenes Arganzua was substituted for Matthew Murguia. John Villalon kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Tapa Red F.C's zone, Anthonio Zeppeli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tuncer Polathan came out of the goal and Anthonio Zeppeli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Tapa Red F.C's Etxahun Curiel got a free kick in the 64th minute. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ were awarded a corner in the 67th minute after Tapa Red F.C's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Anthonio Zeppeli took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Anthonio Zeppeli got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Tuncer Polathan quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 72nd minute Ximenes Arganzua shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tuncer Polathan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tuncer Polathan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anthonio Zeppeli in the 74th minute of play. After 82 played minutes ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ got a freekick which was hit by Lino Raymond. Tapa Red F.C's Tuncer Polathan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ximenes Arganzua in the 86th minute of play. In the 86th minute Ximenes Arganzua shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tuncer Polathan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Tapa Red F.C getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Saverio Baamonde hit a great ball. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Anthonio Zeppeli in the 94th minute. Anthonio Zeppeli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 97th minute of the match, but Tuncer Polathan made a huge save. When the match was over ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Tapa Red F.C throughout the match.