Official Cup

Saitama Stadium
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Germano Romero kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. 4 minutes into the match, THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's goal looked a bit too open when Noel Duarte came free, but Willian de Alcântara reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Beto Martini MZ 20 years's zone, Henrique Nóbrega stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hernan Constancio came out of the goal and Henrique Nóbrega tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Hernan Constancio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Germano Romero, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 13th minute, THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's Agnaldo Diniz ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Hernan Constancio. Hernan Constancio yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Noel Duarte in the 25th minute of play forced THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's goalkeeper Willian de Alcântara to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Noel Duarte in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Willian de Alcântara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Noel Duarte in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Willian de Alcântara saved THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA from getting behind. THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's Ismael de Lara came free and shot a quick shot against goal 27 minutes in the game, fortunately Hernan Constancio had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Willian de Alcântara came out of the goal in the 28th minute to try and stop a shot by Beto Martini MZ 20 years's Noel Duarte. But to his dismay, Noel Duarte quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Hernan Constancio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Silva in the 33rd minute of play. In the 36th minute Noel Duarte shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Willian de Alcântara saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 44 minutes into the game, Noel Duarte was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Beto Martini MZ 20 years's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA the free kick. Agnaldo Diniz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Hernan Constancio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Germano Romero to make the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's Germano Romero sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hernan Constancio narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Willian de Alcântara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Noel Duarte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Agnaldo Diniz's late challenge caught a Beto Martini MZ 20 years's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Agnaldo Diniz helped the player get up and apologised. In the 54th match minute, THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agnaldo Diniz to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's Henrique Nóbrega got a free kick in the 55th minute. Beto Martini MZ 20 years's Jochen Gijselinx couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 55th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA. Beto Martini MZ 20 years's Hernan Constancio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfredo Silva in the 60th minute of play. After 67 minutes, Eliézer Paraense mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA and the Beto Martini MZ 20 years players grew even worse after the yellow card. When Noel Duarte was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 69 minutes had been played. Noel Duarte hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Jochen Gijselinx received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Willian de Alcântara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Angelo Mattos took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Hernan Constancio. Hernan Constancio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Kauã Campidelis charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kauã Campidelis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Kauã Campidelis kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. After having played for 93 minutes, Ismael de Lara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ismael de Lara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Chico Santana struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Willian de Alcântara didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Beto Martini MZ 20 years. The THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.