Official Cup

Stadio Ennio Tardini
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) Chinese CJ Youth Academy's 龙云平 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. When the match had gone on for 4 minutes, 龙云平 took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Vivaldo Koehler to make any attempt to save it. After 12 played minutes Chinese CJ Youth Academy got a freekick which was hit by 邱风常. After 13 played minutes Chinese CJ Youth Academy got a freekick which was hit by 龙云平. 14 minutes into the game, 方翀棋 was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chinese CJ Youth Academy's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cruzeiro RS the free kick. 方翀棋 hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. Cruzeiro RS's Vivaldo Koehler played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 鲁平誉 in the 16th minute of play. In the 18th minute of the match Chinese CJ Youth Academy got a corner. Cruzeiro RS's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. 邱风常 ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Chinese CJ Youth Academy's corner 邱风常 fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Vivaldo Koehler quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Beto Paraíba in the 21st minute of play forced Chinese CJ Youth Academy's goalkeeper 俞震坚 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rogério Novaes kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Vivaldo Koehler made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when 龙云平 sent off a good shot on target. 龙云平 made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 30thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Vivaldo Koehler would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. With 34 minutes on the clock, Rogério Novaes commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 33rd minute of the game. One of Cruzeiro RS:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Chinese CJ Youth Academy:s goal. In the 36th minute, the referee gave Chinese CJ Youth Academy a penalty. 邱风常 looked confident and blasted the ball into goal by the left post, totally unstoppable for Vivaldo Koehler. In the 41st minute, 鲁平誉 fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Mathias Vidal kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Cruzeiro RS's Vivaldo Koehler proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save Cruzeiro RS from getting a goal against them. In the 46th minute 龙云平 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vivaldo Koehler saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 龙云平 in the 47thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Vivaldo Koehler, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a defensive mix-up in Cruzeiro RS's zone, 方翀棋 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vivaldo Koehler came out of the goal and 方翀棋 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The wind increased when Jorge Peixoto made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, 林益烽 got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Betão Palmeira during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 55 played minutes Cruzeiro RS got a freekick which was hit by Betão Palmeira. When Beto Paraíba fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cruzeiro RS's protests and gave Beto Paraíba a yellow card for diving instead. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 56th minute of the game. One of Cruzeiro RS:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Chinese CJ Youth Academy:s goal. Angelo Pombal charged in rather forcefully in the 60th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Angelo Pombal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Chinese CJ Youth Academy's 龙云平 got a good chance for a goal in the 61st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to Chinese CJ Youth Academy getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. CJ Traoré hit a great ball. 江阳烽 kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling 龙云平 in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vivaldo Koehler prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jorge Peixoto kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. 邱风常 took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 71st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Vivaldo Koehler. Cruzeiro RS's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 74th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cruzeiro RS's goalkeeper Vivaldo Koehler, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Chinese CJ Youth Academy's 龙云平 in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cruzeiro RS's goalie prevented a goal. 龙云平 sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 85 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro RS's goal looked a bit too open when 龙云平 came free, but Vivaldo Koehler reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 龙云平 in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vivaldo Koehler saved Cruzeiro RS from getting behind. Chinese CJ Youth Academy were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Cruzeiro RS for a fine match.