Prized/Friendly Cup

Mineirão
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Mansfield Town FC's Michael Gudmundsson 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. In the 6th minute Philip Sandwall shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arthur Bufi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 7 played minutes Mansfield Town FC got a freekick which was hit by Michael Gudmundsson. A hard shot 9 in the game by Gwidon Cwojdak from a close distance when the talented Georg Söderman managed to make a qualified save. Mansfield Town FC's players were relieved. 14 minutes into the match, Mansfield Town FC's goalkeeper Georg Söderman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gwidon Cwojdak. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gwidon Cwojdak got free with Georg Söderman in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Georg Söderman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 余永川 in the 21st minute of the match. In the 23rd minute of the match, Gwidon Cwojdak got a very nice opportunity to score, but Georg Söderman was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 24th minute, Steve Cohen left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mansfield Town FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube made a substitution. Cristi Saron replaced Tarcisio Goiano. 30 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Michael Gudmundsson came free, but Arthur Bufi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gwidon Cwojdak in the 32nd minute of play forced Mansfield Town FC's goalkeeper Georg Söderman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Philip Sandwall had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Georg Söderman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 余永川, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Arthur Bufi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Philip Sandwall, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th minute, 余永川 left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Cruzeiro Esporte Clube fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Georg Söderman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 余永川 in the 51st minute of play. Josef Jespersson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Arthur Bufi made a huge save. 余永川 struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Georg Söderman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. The supporters of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube booed when Mansfield Town FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Steve Cohen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Adelino Simão was substituted for Dagoberto Vieira. In the 74th minute Gwidon Cwojdak shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Georg Söderman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Josef Jespersson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 78 minutes, Josef Jespersson mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mansfield Town FC and the Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players grew even worse after the yellow card. Josef Jespersson hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. 80 minutes into the game, 余永川 cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Georg Söderman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. August Stjernfelt lost his temper 83 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 85th minute there was a penalty for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. Hélder Lara stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Georg Söderman. 3-1. After 89 minutes, Adelino Simão mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and the Mansfield Town FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Arthur Bufi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Philip Sandwall in the 91st minute of the match. In the 92nd minute 余永川 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Georg Söderman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by 余永川 in the 92nd minute of play forced Mansfield Town FC's goalkeeper Georg Söderman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arthur Bufi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Josef Jespersson, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. In the 96th minute of the match Mansfield Town FC got a corner. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Steve Cohen ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Steve Cohen almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Arthur Bufi did a great save. For all the effort they put into the match, the Mansfield Town FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube.