Official Cup

Theatre of Dreams
Spectators: 169 (Terracing: 127, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) FC Godfather's Axel Jaspers started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. FC Godfather's defense didn't have a chance, in the 3rd minute, when Kiril Palazov scored to the left of an out of position Raphael Kessler, making the score, 1-0. The crowd rose to their feet as Pryaporets's Viktor Kúnev slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Raphael Kessler. That made the score 3-0 after 11 minutes of play. Stefan Madl might have been able to make a better finish in the 14th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Delyan Bogdanliyski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Stefan Madl ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of Pryaporets booed when FC Godfather was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Helge Urgien didn't get a good kick on the ball. Viktor Kúnev did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 4-0 to the left of a surprised Raphael Kessler 19 minutes into the match. Miroslav Karushkov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Steve Garbe was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 25 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 24th minute of the game. One of FC Godfather:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Pryaporets:s goal. In the 26th minute there was a penalty for Pryaporets. Kiril Palazov stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Raphael Kessler. 5-0. Pryaporets's Temelko Haydushki got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Kiril Palazov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Raphael Kessler tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 34th minute, Pryaporets's Viktor Kúnev ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Raphael Kessler. Raphael Kessler yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 6-0. 37 minutes into the game, Viktor Kúnev cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 7-0. Raphael Kessler was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 44th minute of the match Kiril Palazov sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Raphael Kessler skillfully saved the ball. 45 minutes into the game, Viktor Kúnev recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Raphael Kessler. Viktor Kúnev showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 8-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 8-0 at half-time.

If Viktor Kúnev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Delyan Bogdanliyski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Käppele, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. After a rather tough play, Pryaporets's Boyko Kutlev got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Raphael Kessler showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Miroslav Karushkov in the 56th minute of the match. Raphael Kessler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Viktor Kúnev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 65th minute Kiril Palazov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raphael Kessler saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 68 minutes into the game, Pryaporets's Kiril Palazov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Raphael Kessler made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 10-0. Raphael Kessler stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Viktor Kúnev's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. FC Godfather's Raphael Kessler played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Viktor Kúnev in the 73rd minute of play. Raphael Kessler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Viktor Kúnev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 77 minutes into the game, Pryaporets's Kiril Palazov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Raphael Kessler made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 11-0. In the 81st minute, Viktor Kúnev ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Raphael Kessler was frozen by the shot and now it was 12-0. Stefan Madl's late challenge caught a Pryaporets's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Stefan Madl helped the player get up and apologised. The audience was convinced that Miroslav Karushkov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Raphael Kessler was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. In the 91st minute, Enak Mosblech hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Joel Käppele charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joel Käppele the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Viktor Kúnev struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Raphael Kessler didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pryaporets. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Pryaporets had played much better football throughout.