Official Cup

ALICO ARENA
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Florida Gulf Coast's Lukáš Katačić 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. Lukáš Katačić took the ball and in the 4 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gilmar Coelho. Gilmar Coelho dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Lukáš Katačić recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 14 minutes of play, Florida Gulf Coast's Lukáš Katačić made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Gilmar Coelho was left in no man's land by his defense there! Luis Nardo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Milton Melgar in the 19th minute of the match. Luis Nardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niceto Ferdinand, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luis Nardo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aristides Gaspard, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. When Lucian Andrieșanu fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Supay Puka Huasi FC's protests and gave Lucian Andrieșanu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 27th match minute, Supay Puka Huasi FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucian Andrieșanu to maneuver through the defense. In the 39th minute Niceto Ferdinand shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luis Nardo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lukáš Katačić's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gilmar Coelho read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. In the 42nd minute, Eleuterio Fiz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lukáš Katačić in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gilmar Coelho saved Supay Puka Huasi FC from getting behind. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Niceto Ferdinand made the kick off in the second half. Gilberto Lekubegi hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. 64 minutes into the match, Florida Gulf Coast's Lukáš Katačić sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gilmar Coelho narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Florida Gulf Coast getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Eleuterio Fiz hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Niceto Ferdinand managed to get in a good position for a shot. Supay Puka Huasi FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Niceto Ferdinand was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luis Nardo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lukáš Katačić took the ball and in the 81 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gilmar Coelho. Gilmar Coelho dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Supay Puka Huasi FC made a substitution. Christian Benet replaced Niceto Ferdinand. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gilberto Lekubegi during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Gilberto Lekubegi kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. 87 minutes into the match, Supay Puka Huasi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lukáš Katačić came free, but Gilmar Coelho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Florida Gulf Coast were awarded a corner in the 88th minute after Supay Puka Huasi FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. John James took the corner. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lukáš Katačić in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gilmar Coelho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 92nd minute, Milton Melgar 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. Florida Gulf Coast walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.