Official Cup

MEYHANE BAYIRI 55
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bizen Eguia kicked off to start the match. Racing Matinette's Alan Creemers got a good chance for a goal in the 2nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 6thth minute of the game Alonzo Peruxu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but BAFRA 55's Nando Muslera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the last second Casper Jans throw himself and got hold of the ball when İzzettin Konuralp in the 7thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. BAFRA 55 were awarded a corner in the 8th minute after Racing Matinette's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Maxim Scobioalã took the corner. In the 9th minute of the match BAFRA 55 got a corner. Racing Matinette's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Maxim Scobioalã ran over to the corner to take the kick. After 10 played minutes BAFRA 55 got a freekick which was hit by Mustafa Birol Gazir. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alonzo Peruxu in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nando Muslera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Racing Matinette fans' excitement grew in the 16th match minute when Racing Matinette's Alonzo Peruxu 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 21st minute Alonzo Peruxu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nando Muslera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. BAFRA 55's Nando Muslera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alonzo Peruxu in the 22nd minute of play. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind Racing Matinette's goalkeeper Casper Jans, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. İzzettin Konuralp recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alonzo Peruxu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Racing Matinette's Alonzo Peruxu in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye BAFRA 55's goalie prevented a goal. After 42 minutes, Alonzo Peruxu made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. BAFRA 55's Nando Muslera tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Alonzo Peruxu struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Nando Muslera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Racing Matinette. Racing Matinette made a substitution. Mats Waron replaced Arne Verbruggen. After the first half Racing Matinette were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Alonzo Peruxu made the kick off in the second half. Alonzo Peruxu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 57th minute Alonzo Peruxu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nando Muslera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alonzo Peruxu in the 59thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nando Muslera, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Alonzo Peruxu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Nando Muslera was out of position in the 64 minute of play, and Alonzo Peruxu capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Alonzo Peruxu really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. With his leg Nando Muslera managed to avoid a goal in the 71stth minute, when Racing Matinette's Alonzo Peruxu fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Alonzo Peruxu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bizen Eguia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alonzo Peruxu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nando Muslera having to interfere. Racing Matinette's Ivar Axelsson was substituted for Alonzo Peruxu. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bizen Eguia in the 81st minute of play forced Racing Matinette's goalkeeper Casper Jans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 83 minutes into the match, Racing Matinette's Ivar Axelsson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nando Muslera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 84th minute İzzettin Konuralp shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Casper Jans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 89 minutes into the match, Racing Matinette's Ivar Axelsson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nando Muslera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Ivar Axelsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Racing Matinette's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.