Official Cup

Arborial Park
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Lucas Navarro got the match started through his kick off. In the 5th minute 庞乐钢 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Shaki Conn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mihkel Aksalu was out of position in the 8 minute of play, and Lucas Navarro capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Lucas Navarro really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 13th minute of the match Marshall Cho shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Shaki Conn showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The ForestFire fans' excitement grew in the 17th match minute when ForestFire's Tracy Shah 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 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 20thth minute of the game Nacho Hernández who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ForestFire's Shaki Conn was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Bob Hart's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Shaki Conn read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. Shaki Conn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Josepe Zabalo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 26th minute Dep. Moron were awarded a corner. Bob Hart went to the cornerflag to take it. Dep. Moron's Bob Hart was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Shaki Conn in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Lucas Navarro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience was convinced that Ben Gilliam's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mihkel Aksalu was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. 37 minutes into the game, Dep. Moron's Nacho Hernández nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Shaki Conn made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. After 43 played minutes ForestFire got a freekick which was hit by Ben Gilliam. Shaki Conn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nacho Hernández in the 43rd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucas Navarro in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mihkel Aksalu saved Dep. Moron from getting behind. In the 48th minute, Josepe Zabalo made a precise shot to the right of Shaki Conn. ForestFire's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lance Green during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 53rd match minute, ForestFire was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lance Green to maneuver through the defense. 53 minutes into the match, ForestFire's goalkeeper Shaki Conn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nacho Hernández. 55 minutes into the match, ForestFire's goal looked a bit too open when Nacho Hernández came free, but Shaki Conn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 57th minute Josepe Zabalo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Shaki Conn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Shaki Conn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nacho Hernández, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nacho Hernández in the 60th minute of play forced ForestFire's goalkeeper Shaki Conn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Shaki Conn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nacho Hernández, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Josepe Zabalo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Shaki Conn made a huge save. Josepe Zabalo in the 68thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Shaki Conn, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Josepe Zabalo got in the 68th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Shaki Conn handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in ForestFire's zone, Josepe Zabalo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Shaki Conn came out of the goal and Josepe Zabalo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 74 played minutes ForestFire got a freekick which was hit by Tracy Shah. 75 minutes into the match, Dep. Moron's Bob Hart sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Shaki Conn narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 76th minute of the match, Josepe Zabalo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Shaki Conn was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. ForestFire's Shaki Conn proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save ForestFire from getting a goal against them. Josepe Zabalo in the 79thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Shaki Conn, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. ForestFire made a substitution. Todd Mayes replaced Danial Dunbar. Through an outstanding action, after 84 minutes, Shaki Conn successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Shaki Conn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Josepe Zabalo in the 87th minute. Bob Hart sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Dep. Moron walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.