Official Cup

MAN FC - STADIUM
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) 3 minutes into the match, Mariusz Kaczanka dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ronaldinho Gaúcho, 1-0. In the 6th minute of the game Wilfredo Rik made a throw-in which Prospero Unax played forward. Through an outstanding action, after 6 minutes, Ronaldinho Gaúcho successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roger Arruda in the 8th minute of play forced MAN FC's goalkeeper Godofredo Abella to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Independência Futebol's Ronaldinho Gaúcho proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Independência Futebol from getting a goal against them. In the 12th minute Saverio Hurko shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronaldinho Gaúcho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Godofredo Abella showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diamantino de Barros, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Ronaldinho Gaúcho made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Mariusz Kaczanka sent off a good shot on target. After 17 minutes Independência Futebol's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Saverio Hurko who took care of the corner kick. 21 minutes into the match, Diamantino de Barros had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Godofredo Abella. MAN FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Diamantino de Barros was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 23rd match minute, Independência Futebol was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diamantino de Barros to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Independência Futebol getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Nicky Butt hit a great ball. Mariusz Kaczankas short, quick shot in the 30thth minute got Ronaldinho Gaúcho to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. MAN FC's Godofredo Abella played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roger Arruda in the 32nd minute of play. The supporters of MAN FC booed when Independência Futebol was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís de Sena didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mariusz Kaczanka in the 36thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ronaldinho Gaúcho, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 39th minute Mariusz Kaczanka shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronaldinho Gaúcho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Independência Futebol's Ronaldinho Gaúcho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariusz Kaczanka in the 42nd minute of play. Ronaldinho Gaúcho made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Saverio Hurko sent off a good shot on target. Independência Futebol's Nicky Butt got his second yellow card of the match in the 44th minute. The referee ordered Nicky Butt off the ground. Nicky Butt kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. 47 minutes into the match, Independência Futebol's goal looked a bit too open when Mariusz Kaczanka came free, but Ronaldinho Gaúcho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 48 minutes into the game, Oscar Abechuco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MAN FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Independência Futebol the free kick.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Roger Arruda was the one to do the kick off. With 53 minutes on the clock, Diamantino de Barros commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 52 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Independência Futebol! The referee gave MAN FC a penalty, 55 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Saverio Hurko, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Independência Futebol's Ronaldinho Gaúcho. 3-1. Independência Futebol's attentive Roger Arruda managed to snatch the ball when Wilfredo Rik made a throw-in in the 60th minute of the game. After 62nd play minutes Mariusz Kaczanka shot 4-1, a short shot which went by Ronaldinho Gaúcho and just under the crossbar into goal. Ronaldinho Gaúcho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mariusz Kaczanka, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Ronaldinho Gaúcho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Hurko in the 66th minute of the match. When Rui Terra fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Independência Futebol's protests and gave Rui Terra a yellow card for diving instead. In the 67th minute, Rui Terra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The MAN FC fans' excitement grew in the 75th match minute when MAN FC's Mariusz Kaczanka 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 6-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Ronaldinho Gaúcho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mariusz Kaczanka, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. 83 minutes into the game, Mariusz Kaczanka cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 7-1. Ronaldinho Gaúcho was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of MAN FC booed when Independência Futebol was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roger Arruda didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 89 played minutes, MAN FC's Wilfredo Rik shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ronaldinho Gaúcho came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in MAN FC reached it. 90 minutes into the match, Mariusz Kaczanka had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ronaldinho Gaúcho. Independência Futebol's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mariusz Kaczanka was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 8-1. The audience was convinced that Mariusz Kaczanka's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ronaldinho Gaúcho was relentless in the 93rd minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oscar Abechuco in the 99th minute of play forced Independência Futebol's goalkeeper Ronaldinho Gaúcho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.