Official Cup

Vicente Calderon
Spectators: 156 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tomás Moita got the match started through his kick off. In the 4thth minute of the game Gabi Orange who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Biervliet's Rob Kort was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gabi Orange in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rob Kort saved Biervliet from getting behind. Tomás Moita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Best Taffarel made a huge save. The supporters of Biervliet booed when Muqui FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luiz Fernando de Azevedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Biervliet's Rob Kort played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabi Orange in the 9th minute of play. 11 minutes had been played when some careless play by Biervliet's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Mauro Eate was slow to take the kick. During this time Muqui FC's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Túlio Velasco managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luiz Fernando de Azevedo in the 13th minute of play forced Biervliet's goalkeeper Rob Kort to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabi Orange in the 18th minute of play forced Biervliet's goalkeeper Rob Kort to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 21 minutes into the match, Muqui FC's goalkeeper Best Taffarel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomás Moita. Rob Kort made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabi Orange in the 22nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabi Orange in the 24th minute of play forced Biervliet's goalkeeper Rob Kort to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the match, Tomás Moita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Best Taffarel. Muqui FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tomás Moita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 28th minute, Edgar Merenga left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Biervliet fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. In the 33rd minute Túlio Velasco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rob Kort saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Best Taffarel made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Edgar Merenga sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Muqui FC booed when Biervliet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bart Pik didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 40th minute Luiz Fernando de Azevedo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rob Kort saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 41st match minute, Muqui FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauro Eate to maneuver through the defense. Muqui FC's Best Taffarel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save Muqui FC from getting a goal against them. Muqui FC's Best Taffarel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save Muqui FC from getting a goal against them. 44 minutes into the game, Gabi Orange cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Rob Kort was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gabi Orange made a kick off. In the 54th minute Túlio Velasco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rob Kort saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Biervliet's Edgar Merenga got a free kick in the 57th minute. In the 59th minute, Edgar Merenga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rob Kort made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabi Orange in the 60th minute of play. Best Taffarel didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ab van Zwam went, in the 61st minute, to the upper right corner, 3-2 was the resulting score. Rob Kort made an important save on a dangerous shot by Murilo Eger in the 67th minute. A collision led to Muqui FC getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Júnior Bolt hit a great ball. Rob Kort showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Patrick Amaral in the 72nd minute of the match. When Muqui FC's Patrick Amaral in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Biervliet's goalie prevented a goal. Muqui FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Mauro Eate in the 74th minute. After taking down the ball on Muqui FC's corner Mauro Eate fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Rob Kort quite easily take care of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Patrick Amaral in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rob Kort prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Luiz Fernando de Azevedo fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Muqui FC's protests and gave Luiz Fernando de Azevedo a yellow card for diving instead. Luiz Fernando de Azevedo kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Radowit Mazurkiewicz kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. Pascal Som hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. 89 minutes into the match, Biervliet's goalkeeper Rob Kort had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Patrick Amaral. Rob Kort showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Túlio Velasco in the 90th minute of the match. 94 minutes into the game, Biervliet's Edgar Merenga nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Best Taffarel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. For all the effort they put into the match, the Muqui FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Biervliet.