Official Cup

MORRISON PARK
Spectators: 495 (Terracing: 372, Seating: 114, VIP seats: 9) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Douglas D Agostino took the kick off in the first half of the match. Mateo Transito fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paşa Borlu having to interfere. 6 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goal looked a bit too open when Michaël Myers came free, but Paşa Borlu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The THE CRYSTAL SHIP fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Douglas D Agostino 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. A collision led to Azulgranas AFC getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Higinio Berenguer hit a great ball. In the 14th minute of the match, Douglas D Agostino tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Leo Henric saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Douglas D Agostino in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leo Henric saved Azulgranas AFC from getting behind. After 17 minutes, Douglas D Agostino made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Azulgranas AFC's Leo Henric tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With an all-out effort, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Leo Henric threw himself towards the right post 20 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Douglas D Agostino, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 27 minutes into the game, Douglas D Agostino lined in a short shot 3-0 behind a frustrated Leo Henric. 29 minutes into the match, Azulgranas AFC's goalkeeper Leo Henric had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sebati Rafih. Leo Henric showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Douglas D Agostino in the 37th minute of the match. Paşa Borlu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michaël Myers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 42 minutes into the match, Azulgranas AFC's goalkeeper Leo Henric had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Douglas D Agostino. When Marius Paulică fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored THE CRYSTAL SHIP's protests and gave Marius Paulică a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to THE CRYSTAL SHIP getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Marius Paulică hit a great ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Juan Manuel Cruz to make the kick off. Paşa Borlu made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Michaël Myers sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mateo Transito in the 56th minute of play forced THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Paşa Borlu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 56th minute, Mateo Transito ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Paşa Borlu was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. Juan Manuel Cruz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paşa Borlu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. After having played for 62 minutes, Radomir Naskrent managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Azulgranas AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Radomir Naskrent was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Douglas D Agostino in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leo Henric prevented the ball from getting in the gole. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Luca Dănilă was substituted for Douglas D Agostino. In the 71st minute, Luca Dănilă 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. Leo Henric showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luca Dănilă in the 72nd minute of the match. Leo Henric stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luca Dănilă's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. Higinio Berenguer made in the 78th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Michaël Myers immediately put the ball in play. When THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Luca Dănilă in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Azulgranas AFC's goalie prevented a goal. When Azulgranas AFC's Michaël Myers in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalie prevented a goal. Luca Dănilă sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Leo Henric took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Dănilă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roman Tomaka struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Leo Henric didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for THE CRYSTAL SHIP. The audience thought a goal was coming when Radomir Naskrent got free with Paşa Borlu in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Azulgranas AFC booed when THE CRYSTAL SHIP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marius Paulică didn't get a good kick on the ball.

For all the effort they put into the match, the Azulgranas AFC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for THE CRYSTAL SHIP.