Official Cup

Dragon Stadium
Spectators: 472 (Terracing: 355, Seating: 108, VIP seats: 9) VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's Jerónimo Leiria started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience was convinced that C.J. 吕布's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Maurício Estrela was relentless in the 6th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers C.J. 吕布 in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Maurício Estrela saved VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF from getting behind. In the 9th minute, Harry Karisma hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★ booed when VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristiano Bento didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's zone, C.J. 吕布 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maurício Estrela came out of the goal and C.J. 吕布 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vivaldo Belém's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aurelio Giammaria read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. When ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★'s Benny Koks in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benny Koks in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Maurício Estrela prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 17 minutes into the match, ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★'s goal looked a bit too open when Vivaldo Belém came free, but Aurelio Giammaria reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. C.J. 吕布 struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Maurício Estrela didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★. 23 minutes into the match, ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★'s goal looked a bit too open when Vivaldo Belém came free, but Aurelio Giammaria reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 25 minutes into the game, Mariusz Truskovskiy was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF the free kick. After 25 played minutes ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★ got a freekick which was hit by Mariusz Truskovskiy. After 26 played minutes, VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's Bertus Guine shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Aurelio Giammaria came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF reached it. ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★'s attentive Lin Xuan Hai managed to snatch the ball when Edgar Zarco made a throw-in in the 30th minute of the game. C.J. 吕布's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 32ndth minute, Maurício Estrela skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★'s C.J. 吕布 in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's goalie prevented a goal. In the 39th minute, Hector Hanmark hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Maurício Estrela made an important save on a dangerous shot by C.J. 吕布 in the 42nd minute. C.J. 吕布 might have been able to make a better finish in the 45th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Maurício Estrela. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. C.J. 吕布 ran back to his position shaking his head. Thanks to some nice moves C.J. 吕布 could shoot a difficult shot in the 45th minute, which Maurício Estrela however easily saved by the left post. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Benny Koks was the one to do the kick off. If Vivaldo Belém had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aurelio Giammaria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jerónimo Leiria, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aurelio Giammaria made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vivaldo Belém in the 60th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 60 minutes, Vivaldo Belém put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Aurelio Giammaria. ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★ made a substitution. Slawomir Banach replaced De-Falco Champion. C.J. 吕布's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Maurício Estrela read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★'s C.J. 吕布 got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Vivaldo Belém could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Aurelio Giammaria made a huge save. If Vivaldo Belém had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 73rd minute Vivaldo Belém shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurelio Giammaria saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's Bertus Guine got a free kick in the 76th minute. ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★'s Zenon Malewicki was substituted for Lin Xuan Hai. The supporters of ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★ booed when VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bertus Guine didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maurício Estrela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Harry Karisma, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by C.J. 吕布 in the 87th minute of play forced VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's goalkeeper Maurício Estrela to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When C.J. 吕布 fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★'s protests and gave C.J. 吕布 a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF booed when ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. C.J. 吕布 didn't get a good kick on the ball. ★★★ Lightning Dragons★★★ made a substitution. Kryspin Galagan replaced C.J. 吕布.

The VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.