Official Cup

Vila Belmiro
Spectators: 186 (Terracing: 140, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) Abbotsford FC's Denny Commons 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. The crowd rose to their feet as Santos FC's Tyron Velasquez slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Lei Wei Lin. That made the score 1-0 after 3 minutes of play. Abbotsford FC's Lei Wei Lin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lanny Gilmore in the 10th minute of play. In the 13th match minute, Santos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Titus Kohler to maneuver through the defense. Lei Wei Lin made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Tyron Velasquez sent off a good shot on target. Lei Wei Lin made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Tyron Velasquez sent off a good shot on target. 24 minutes into the match, Tyron Velasquez dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Lei Wei Lin, 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lanny Gilmore in the 29th minute of play forced Abbotsford FC's goalkeeper Lei Wei Lin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 29 minutes into the game, Santos FC's Lanny Gilmore nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lei Wei Lin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. The supporters of Santos FC booed when Abbotsford FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sever Corbu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 35 played minutes Lanny Gilmore rounded Abbotsford FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 4-0. If Lanny Gilmore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lanny Gilmore in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lei Wei Lin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Santos FC's Lanny Gilmore in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abbotsford FC's goalie prevented a goal. Lanny Gilmore received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Lei Wei Lin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

When Warren Ruiz fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Santos FC's protests and gave Warren Ruiz a yellow card for diving instead. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 57th minute of the game. One of Santos FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Abbotsford FC:s goal. When the match had been going on for 59 minutes, Abbotsford FC's Denny Commons got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Aaron Smallwood. Lanny Gilmore might have been able to make a better finish in the 62nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Lei Wei Lin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lanny Gilmore ran back to his position shaking his head. Lei Wei Lin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lanny Gilmore in the 62nd minute of the match. Yakut Vecihi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Aaron Smallwood tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lanny Gilmore received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Lei Wei Lin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Lanny Gilmore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Lanny Gilmore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Lanny Gilmore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tyron Velasquez might have been able to make a better finish in the 79th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Lei Wei Lin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tyron Velasquez ran back to his position shaking his head. Santos FC's Terence Nicholas quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Su Xing Jie, made in the 81st minute of the game. If Tyron Velasquez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Tyron Velasquez might have been able to make a better finish in the 87th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Lei Wei Lin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tyron Velasquez ran back to his position shaking his head. If Lanny Gilmore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 91st minute Santos FC were awarded a corner. Warren Ruiz went to the cornerflag to take it. Lei Wei Lin didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Lanny Gilmore went, in the 93rd minute, to the upper right corner, 5-1 was the resulting score. Santos FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Abbotsford FC for a fine match.