Official Cup

Estádio Pirara
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Baturhan Oytun kicked off to start the match. If Claudio Caniggia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lin Hong Song made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vladimir de Sena in the 4th minute of play. Iurie Chiriacescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ettore Petroni, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. 10 minutes into the match, PIAUÍ FC's goal looked a bit too open when Claudio Caniggia came free, but Iurie Chiriacescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After taking down the ball on Lemel SV's corner Yuri Roelofsen fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Iurie Chiriacescu quite easily take care of the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Baturhan Oytun got free with Lin Hong Song in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Lin Hong Song made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Vladimir de Sena sent off a good shot on target. Lin Hong Song showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guga Trancoso, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Lin Hong Song made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guga Trancoso in the 26th minute of play. Claudio Caniggia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 30th minute Víktor Santos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lin Hong Song saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lin Hong Song stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Víktor Santos's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. The PIAUÍ FC fans' excitement grew in the 31st match minute when PIAUÍ FC's Víktor Santos 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 36th minute Manfred Konradsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iurie Chiriacescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iurie Chiriacescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudio Caniggia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Manfred Konradsson in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Iurie Chiriacescu saved PIAUÍ FC from getting behind. When Leonel Fero fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored PIAUÍ FC's protests and gave Leonel Fero a yellow card for diving instead. In the 43rd minute, Leonel Fero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vladimir de Sena got free with Lin Hong Song in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Manfred Konradsson fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lemel SV's protests and gave Manfred Konradsson a yellow card for diving instead. Manfred Konradsson hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Lemel SV's Lin Hong Song got control of the ball when Baturhan Oytun tried to sneak it across the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Manfred Konradsson made the kick off in the second half. Lemel SV's Lin Hong Song played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Víktor Santos in the 55th minute of play. Iurie Chiriacescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manfred Konradsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lin Hong Song showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baturhan Oytun in the 58th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Lemel SV's Ettore Petroni got a free kick in the 60th minute. Lemel SV made a substitution. Dennis Bergkamp replaced Ettore Petroni. Lemel SV made a substitution. Barry Masker replaced Manfred Konradsson. Koos Warringa kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. The supporters of PIAUÍ FC booed when Lemel SV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Augusto Mello didn't get a good kick on the ball. PIAUÍ FC made a substitution. Mete Gøl replaced Baturhan Oytun. Iurie Chiriacescu made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Dennis Bergkamp sent off a good shot on target. 84 minutes into the match, PIAUÍ FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dennis Bergkamp came free, but Iurie Chiriacescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lin Hong Song showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vladimir de Sena, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Lin Hong Song took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guga Trancoso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 93 minutes into the match, PIAUÍ FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dennis Bergkamp came free, but Iurie Chiriacescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. PIAUÍ FC's Iurie Chiriacescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dennis Bergkamp in the 96th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The PIAUÍ FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Lemel SV had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.