Official Cup

De Vossenberg
Spectators: 619 (Terracing: 465, Seating: 142, VIP seats: 12) After having played for 2 minutes, Pepijn Hummel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FFC Merainies 03's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pepijn Hummel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Önder Cebi took the ball and in the 5 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Sebastian Titz was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Boukjan Bunt showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 8 minute of play. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelo Milanese in the 11th minute of play. With a little luck, Sydney FC's Sebastian Titz got control of the ball when Leon Craandijk tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Ogășanu in the 15th minute of the match. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Önder Cebi in the 19th minute of play. Guy Rothe took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Komen Schotte in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sebastian Titz saved Sydney FC from getting behind. In the 34th minute Angelo Milanese shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, FFC Merainies 03's goal looked a bit too open when Emanuel Ogășanu came free, but Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FFC Merainies 03's Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelo Milanese in the 39th minute of play. Guy Rothe scored 2-3 in the 40th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Sebastian Titz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boukjan Bunt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 46th minute, Pepijn Hummel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 47th match minute, FFC Merainies 03 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Marceau to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Ferdinand Mendy managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sydney FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ferdinand Mendy was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 2-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Komen Schotte recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sydney FC's Sebastian Titz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Komen Schotte in the 59th minute of play. Angelo Milanese kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Pepijn Hummel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Sebastian Titz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 68th minute Boukjan Bunt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sebastian Titz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Emanuel Ogășanu kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu. That made the score 2-4 in the 69 minute of play. FFC Merainies 03's Gertjan Engbers was substituted for Jörgen Kjellqvist. FFC Merainies 03 made a substitution. Job Gasteren replaced Pepijn Hummel. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Emanuel Ogășanu sent off a good shot on target. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu was out of position in the 81 minute of play, and Emanuel Ogășanu capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Emanuel Ogășanu really showed his touch with that goal: 2-5. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Ogășanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Önder Cebi, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. The supporters of Sydney FC booed when FFC Merainies 03 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leon Craandijk didn't get a good kick on the ball. Önder Cebi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made a huge save. FFC Merainies 03's Komen Schotte got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.