Official Cup

Monumental do Bonfim
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Yusuf Ziya Ruhittin started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaston Bitze in the 9th minute of play forced Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Reko Nybacka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gaston Bitze in the 10th minute of the match. FC BARCELONA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Yetkiner Refah in the 12th minute. After a rather tough play, FC BARCELONA's Pontus Ligers got a free kick in the 13th minute. With a little luck, FC BARCELONA's Ian Nogueira got control of the ball when Fabiano Maranhense tried to sneak it across the goal line. Mateo Prieto hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. When Carlos Alberto Soares came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the Catugi FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Carlos Alberto Soares couldn't finish the play. Reko Nybacka showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaston Bitze, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Reko Nybacka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Faustino Ferrando, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gaston Bitze fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reko Nybacka having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The supporters of Catugi FC booed when FC BARCELONA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaston Bitze didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Catugi FC's Carlos Alberto Soares in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC BARCELONA's goalie prevented a goal. 56 minutes into the match, Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gaston Bitze. 60 minutes had been played when some careless play by Catugi FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Yetkiner Refah was slow to take the kick. During this time FC BARCELONA's players had a chance to rest. Faustino Ferrando was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Reko Nybacka made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gaston Bitze in the 66th minute. After 73 minutes, Vicente Valladares mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Catugi FC and the FC BARCELONA players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Catugi FC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Vicente Valladares hit a great ball. The audience cheered loudly when Yetkiner Refah's long shot in the 74th minute became 0-1 when the ball went to the left of and passed Reko Nybacka. In the last second Reko Nybacka throw himself and got hold of the ball when Yusuf Ziya Ruhittin in the 77thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. After having played for 84 minutes, Fabiano Maranhense managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Catugi FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabiano Maranhense was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yusuf Ziya Ruhittin in the 88th minute of play forced Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Reko Nybacka made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Gaston Bitze sent off a good shot on target. Yusuf Ziya Ruhittin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reko Nybacka having to interfere. Reko Nybacka was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gaston Bitze showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 93 minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC BARCELONA had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.