Official Cup

Estádio Misericordia
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jeremias Tinoco made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the game, Mário Perez lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Ruperto Burni. Yong 夏侯惇 scored 1-1 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Léo Leão, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rosales United's goalkeeper Ruperto Burni, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ruperto Burni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeremias Tinoco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Misericordia EC's Léo Leão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yong 夏侯惇 in the 17th minute of play. After 20 played minutes Rosales United got a freekick which was hit by Flavio Sedeni. The audience thought it was a sure goal in the 21st minute, when Misericordia EC's Faustão Terra after having done a great run through the defense got himself free with Ruperto Burni in Rosales United's goal and fired away a shot, but it missed the goal by a fraction of an inch. 26 minutes into the match, Rosales United's goalkeeper Ruperto Burni had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mário Perez. Misericordia EC's Léo Leão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yong 夏侯惇 in the 27th minute of play. Ruperto Burni made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jeremias Tinoco in the 29th minute. Ruperto Burni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zico Maravilha, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. 38 minutes into the match, Misericordia EC's goal looked a bit too open when Yong 夏侯惇 came free, but Léo Leão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Léo Leão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yong 夏侯惇, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 44 minutes had been played when some careless play by Misericordia EC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Placido Firmin was slow to take the kick. During this time Rosales United's players had a chance to rest. 45 minutes into the game, Apolo Baladi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rosales United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Misericordia EC the free kick. After some careless play in the Misericordia EC defense, Yong 夏侯惇 kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Léo Leão. The Misericordia EC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Léo Leão should have stopped the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bernardo Berto was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Rosales United's goalkeeper Ruperto Burni, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 53 minutes into the match, Rosales United's goal looked a bit too open when Mário Perez came free, but Ruperto Burni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 54 played minutes Yong 夏侯惇 rounded Misericordia EC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-3. Léo Leão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernardo Berto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 61st minute Yong 夏侯惇 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Léo Leão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Léo Leão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yong 夏侯惇 in the 62nd minute of play. Apolo Baladi hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Rosales United made a substitution. Kajetan Koczara replaced Yong 夏侯惇. Misericordia EC's Bob Dinamite was substituted for Zico Maravilha. Apolo Baladi hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Ruperto Burni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeremias Tinoco, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. In the 81st minute of the match, Kajetan Koczara tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Léo Leão saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 88th match minute, Rosales United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fahl De Bruyne to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kajetan Koczara in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Léo Leão prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Misericordia EC's Sérgio Muralhas got a free kick in the 96th minute. The Misericordia EC manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Rosales United to win.