Official Cup

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Spectators: 192 (Terracing: 145, Seating: 44, VIP seats: 3) Isaac Ferreira made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cüneyt Berksoy in the 5th minute of play forced PREZULO FC's goalkeeper Jarbas Quadros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute of the match, Marquinhos Santos got a very nice opportunity to score, but Mateus Cruz was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. UPTEXTIL.COM's Mateus Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Betão de Brito in the 9th minute of play. Jarbas Quadros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cüneyt Berksoy, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Albano Jaunzuria got free with Mateus Cruz in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 21 minutes into the match, PREZULO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cüneyt Berksoy came free, but Jarbas Quadros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the PREZULO FC defense, Cüneyt Berksoy kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jarbas Quadros. The PREZULO FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jarbas Quadros should have stopped the shot. In the 23rd match minute, UPTEXTIL.COM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Belchior Mamatov to maneuver through the defense. PREZULO FC's Betão de Brito shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 24th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Mateus Cruz but with some difficulty. Mateus Cruz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isaac Ferreira in the 27th minute of the match. Jarbas Quadros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pontus Hjortberg in the 29th minute of play. Jarbas Quadros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paolo Ruisko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 33 minutes into the match, Paolo Ruisko had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jarbas Quadros. PREZULO FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Paolo Ruisko was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. In the 37th minute, Albano Jaunzuria left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The PREZULO FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. The crowd rose to their feet as PREZULO FC's Marquinhos Santos slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Mateus Cruz. That made the score 3-3 after 42 minutes of play. Jarbas Quadros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paolo Ruisko, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Mateus Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albano Jaunzuria in the 52nd minute of play. After 53 played minutes UPTEXTIL.COM got a freekick which was hit by Pontus Hjortberg. Jarbas Quadros made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Paolo Ruisko sent off a good shot on target. Mateus Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Ferreira, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Marquinhos Santos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mateus Cruz having to make a save. Mateus Cruz came out of the goal in the 62nd minute to try and stop a shot by PREZULO FC's Isaac Ferreira. But to his dismay, Isaac Ferreira quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-3. UPTEXTIL.COM's Hugo do Valle was substituted for Zé Paulo Queirós. PREZULO FC's Santiago Eriksen was substituted for Isaac Ferreira. UPTEXTIL.COM's attentive Pontus Hjortberg managed to snatch the ball when Shi Xi Zhen made a throw-in in the 68th minute of the game. Cüneyt Berksoy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 69th minute of the match, but Jarbas Quadros made a huge save. 71 minutes into the match, Marquinhos Santos notched a goal, 5-3, to the right of UPTEXTIL.COM's Mateus Cruz. Mateus Cruz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. UPTEXTIL.COM made a substitution. Martin Ødegaard replaced Paolo Ruisko. Cüneyt Berksoy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Jarbas Quadros made a huge save. After a rather tough play, UPTEXTIL.COM's Belchior Mamatov got a free kick in the 75th minute. 83 minutes into the match, UPTEXTIL.COM's Cüneyt Berksoy sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jarbas Quadros narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 85th minute, Cüneyt Berksoy made a precise shot to the right of Jarbas Quadros. PREZULO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-4. The supporters of PREZULO FC booed when UPTEXTIL.COM was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mário Maldini didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marquinhos Santos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 93 minutes into the game, PREZULO FC's Marquinhos Santos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mateus Cruz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-4. UPTEXTIL.COM's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.