Official Cup

Selhurst Park
Spectators: 148 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alejo Lehior kicked off to start the match. The audience was convinced that Bob Geldof's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Robustiano Cordareo was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. 8 minutes into the game, Forros Fantásticos AC's Alejo Lehior nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cristian Mateo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 14th minute, Alejo Lehior ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cristian Mateo was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. With an all-out effort, Fleetwood Town's Robustiano Cordareo threw himself towards the right post 17 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Bob Geldof, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 18 minutes Forros Fantásticos AC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Chukwualuka Okaka Chuka who took care of the corner kick. After a rather tough play, Forros Fantásticos AC's Filip Geambașu got a free kick in the 20th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Forros Fantásticos AC's zone, Rick Shaw stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Robustiano Cordareo came out of the goal and Rick Shaw tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Chukwualuka Okaka Chuka fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fleetwood Town's protests and gave Chukwualuka Okaka Chuka a yellow card for diving instead. In the 39th minute, Chukwualuka Okaka Chuka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristian Mateo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alejo Lehior, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Fleetwood Town's Cristian Mateo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marius Sagen in the 44th minute of play. With a little luck, Forros Fantásticos AC's Robustiano Cordareo got control of the ball when Oğuzer Saye tried to sneak it across the goal line. Fleetwood Town's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Chukwualuka Okaka Chuka in the 47th minute. After the first half Forros Fantásticos AC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Fleetwood Town's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Chukwualuka Okaka Chuka in the 52nd minute. After taking down the ball on Fleetwood Town's corner Esteve Barto fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Robustiano Cordareo quite easily take care of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rick Shaw in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Robustiano Cordareo saved Forros Fantásticos AC from getting behind. Robustiano Cordareo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rick Shaw in the 66th minute of play. Cristian Mateo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Octavio Marcones in the 68th minute of the match. Forros Fantásticos AC made a substitution. Godofredo Quintana replaced Octavio Marcones. Forros Fantásticos AC made a substitution. Candido Artaldo replaced Filip Geambașu. Rick Shaw received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Robustiano Cordareo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Forros Fantásticos AC's Robustiano Cordareo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rick Shaw in the 82nd minute of play. After 83 played minutes Forros Fantásticos AC got a freekick which was hit by Marius Sagen. In the 84th minute Rick Shaw shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robustiano Cordareo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 86 minutes into the match, Fleetwood Town's Rick Shaw sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Robustiano Cordareo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ambrosio Rayman during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Forros Fantásticos AC getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Ambrosio Rayman hit a great ball. Alejo Lehior sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Forros Fantásticos AC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.