Official Cup

Pepsi Stadium
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Rosendo Gervaso made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, Pepsi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nilson Leite came free, but Christer Forsberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christer Forsberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rosendo Gervaso in the 12th minute of the match. Bilbo Arzube showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sture Stensson, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Bilbo Arzube made an important save on a dangerous shot by Qi Sha Zhen in the 18th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sture Stensson in the 21st minute of play forced Juventus EC's goalkeeper Bilbo Arzube to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Juventus EC's Bilbo Arzube played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sture Stensson in the 23rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Qi Sha Zhen in the 28th minute of play forced Juventus EC's goalkeeper Bilbo Arzube to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 34th minute Juventus EC were awarded a corner. Oséias Pontes went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 36th minute Sture Stensson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bilbo Arzube saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Pepsi FC's Andréas Stigsson in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Juventus EC's goalie prevented a goal. 39 minutes into the match, Juventus EC's goalkeeper Bilbo Arzube had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Qi Sha Zhen. In the 42nd minute, Rosendo Gervaso left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Juventus EC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 45th minute Qi Sha Zhen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bilbo Arzube saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Juventus EC's Bilbo Arzube played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andréas Stigsson in the 47th minute of play. The Pepsi FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Juventus EC were winning 0-1.

Juventus EC's Walmyr Loyola was substituted for Rosendo Gervaso. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sture Stensson made a kick off. In the 58th minute, Gu Xiao Hai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Pepsi FC fans' excitement grew in the 61st match minute when Pepsi FC's Qi Sha Zhen looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Juventus EC made a substitution. Magno de Moraes replaced Gabriel Peres. When Juventus EC's Walmyr Loyola in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pepsi FC's goalie prevented a goal. 71 minutes into the match, Pepsi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Walmyr Loyola came free, but Christer Forsberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 73rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Pepsi FC's goalkeeper Christer Forsberg, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Christer Forsberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Walmyr Loyola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Juventus EC's Magno de Moraes got a free kick in the 79th minute. Magno de Moraes hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. In the 81st minute of the match Andréas Stigsson sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bilbo Arzube skillfully saved the ball. Christer Forsberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nilson Leite in the 87th minute. 87 minutes into the match, Nilson Leite dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Christer Forsberg, 1-3. Walmyr Loyola could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Christer Forsberg made a huge save. The supporters of Juventus EC booed when Pepsi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jim Brenner didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 94 played minutes Juventus EC got a freekick which was hit by Fran Yeste. Gu Xiao Hai hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Juventus EC's zone, Qi Sha Zhen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bilbo Arzube came out of the goal and Qi Sha Zhen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Juventus EC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.