Official Cup

B6
Spectators: 158 (Terracing: 119, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Arne Jonasson started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Evert Mellberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benedykt Pietrowicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Lions's Evert Mellberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cordero Jesus in the 8th minute of play. Evert Mellberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xove Pintor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Evert Mellberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusebio Ecija, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the match, The Lions's goal looked a bit too open when Xove Pintor came free, but Evert Mellberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 21st minute, Cordero Jesus left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The VERDOLAGA CITY FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Stig-Ove Gustafsson kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Evert Mellberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eusebio Ecija in the 29th minute of play. Evert Mellberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cordero Jesus's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. In the 42nd minute, Gert Carlsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Barbaros Bozbey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iustin Braniște, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 46 minutes into the game, Oriche Isazi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VERDOLAGA CITY FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Lions the free kick. In the 46th minute, Oriche Isazi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The The Lions players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. VERDOLAGA CITY FC were winning 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cordero Jesus stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cordero Jesus got free with Evert Mellberg in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 53 played minutes VERDOLAGA CITY FC got a freekick which was hit by Eusebio Ecija. 56 minutes into the match, The Lions's goal looked a bit too open when Eusebio Ecija came free, but Evert Mellberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Evert Mellberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusebio Ecija, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Lions's Evert Mellberg proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save The Lions from getting a goal against them. In the 65th match minute, VERDOLAGA CITY FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Boris Van Acker to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in VERDOLAGA CITY FC's zone, Iustin Braniște stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Barbaros Bozbey came out of the goal and Iustin Braniște tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Barbaros Bozbey showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iustin Braniște, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. After 72 played minutes The Lions got a freekick which was hit by Erik Ljungberg. Xande Cavanis short, quick shot in the 76thth minute got Evert Mellberg to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. VERDOLAGA CITY FC's Xande Cavani got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Barbaros Bozbey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ágoston Mészáros in the 86th minute of play. 87 minutes had been played when some careless play by VERDOLAGA CITY FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Stig-Ove Gustafsson was slow to take the kick. During this time The Lions's players had a chance to rest. Evert Mellberg made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Xande Cavani sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to The Lions getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Ermegildo Abastas hit a great ball. The VERDOLAGA CITY FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.