Official Cup

Diego A. Maradona
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) A sloppy throw-in by Raúl de Sousa in the 3rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by LTA FC's David Esiquio. Benne Cider was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Zé Bani showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 4 minute of play. Benne Cider showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Bani, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. After 14 minutes of play, LTA FC's Zé Bani made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Benne Cider was left in no man's land by his defense there! Zé Bani struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Benne Cider didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LTA FC. Fidel Felo hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Raúl de Sousa made in the 24th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Alonzo Cruz however managed to control. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arsenio Erico in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Benne Cider prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of LTA FC booed when Lobster if was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raúl de Sousa didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Lobster if's Benne Cider got control of the ball when Zé Bani tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Lobster if's goalkeeper Benne Cider, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Zé Bani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Arsenio Erico stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When LTA FC's Zé Bani in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lobster if's goalie prevented a goal. In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Lobster if's goalkeeper Benne Cider, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 54 minutes Lobster if's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Elvio Ticho who took care of the corner kick. A well done corner resulted in Zé Bani drilling the ball in to score 4-1 behind Lobster if's goalkeeper. 57 minutes into the game, Arsenio Erico was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. LTA FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lobster if the free kick. Arsenio Erico kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Fırat Çakıroğlu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lobster if's supporters rose to their feet, but Fırat Çakıroğlu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dalmacio Ebardo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dalmacio Ebardo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fırat Çakıroğlu, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Zé Bani managed to get in a good position for a shot. LTA FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Zé Bani was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benne Cider breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. LTA FC's Rodrigo Quintan was substituted for Armando Franco. When LTA FC's Zé Bani in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lobster if's goalie prevented a goal. When LTA FC's Zé Bani in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lobster if's goalie prevented a goal. Benne Cider stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rodrigo Quintan's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. The audience was convinced that Fırat Çakıroğlu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dalmacio Ebardo was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Lobster if's Fidel Felo got a free kick in the 87th minute. Elvio Ticho struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Benne Cider didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LTA FC. Zé Bani received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Benne Cider tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Lobster if defense, Zé Bani kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Benne Cider. The Lobster if fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Benne Cider should have stopped the shot. LTA FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.