Official Cup

Down Park
Spectators: 195 (Terracing: 147, Seating: 45, VIP seats: 3) In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Downchester City's goalkeeper Xepe Gandia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Downchester City's Xepe Gandia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adrià Vassaras in the 4th minute of play. In the 7th minute Adrià Vassaras shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xepe Gandia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, Downchester City's goal looked a bit too open when Jerry Moerman came free, but Xepe Gandia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 13 minutes into the game, Michael De Leger cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Xepe Gandia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a defensive mix-up in Downchester City's zone, Michael De Leger stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Xepe Gandia came out of the goal and Michael De Leger tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 19 minutes into the match, Downchester City's Alejandro Viejo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Uwe Nwachukwu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Adrià Vassaras hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. 23 minutes into the match, Aloisio Santander sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Uwe Nwachukwu threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Aloisio Santander this time. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael De Leger in the 25th minute of play forced Downchester City's goalkeeper Xepe Gandia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 27th minute FC Draconia were awarded a corner. Emanuel Van Damme went to the cornerflag to take it. FC Draconia's Olaleye Mbo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Xepe Gandia in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 29th minute Cornelis Goorts shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xepe Gandia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alejandro Viejo's late challenge caught a FC Draconia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alejandro Viejo helped the player get up and apologised. Alejandro Viejo kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Xepe Gandia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cornelis Goorts, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Xepe Gandia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jerry Moerman in the 34th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Michael De Leger in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Xepe Gandia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. FC Draconia's Uwe Nwachukwu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aloisio Santander in the 38th minute of play. Downchester City's Xepe Gandia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adrià Vassaras in the 39th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jerry Moerman in the 40th minute of play forced Downchester City's goalkeeper Xepe Gandia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tibo De Witte sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half FC Draconia were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Paco Trujillo was the one to do the kick off. Downchester City's Xepe Gandia proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 51st minute of the match, managed to save Downchester City from getting a goal against them. Aloisio Santander blasted a shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Uwe Nwachukwu having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aloisio Santander in the 60th minute of play forced FC Draconia's goalkeeper Uwe Nwachukwu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 62nd minute Michael De Leger shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xepe Gandia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 63 minutes, Michael De Leger made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Downchester City's Xepe Gandia tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Downchester City's Xepe Gandia proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save Downchester City from getting a goal against them. Adrià Vassaras sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 76 minutes into the game, Arnoldo Pantoja was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Downchester City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Draconia the free kick. A collision led to Downchester City getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Arnoldo Pantoja hit a great ball. Cornelis Goorts fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xepe Gandia having to interfere. 79 minutes into the match, Downchester City's goalkeeper Xepe Gandia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adrià Vassaras. With splendid footwork Adrià Vassaras arrived in front of goal to shoot 0-3 by the left pole in the game's 83rd minute. Tibo De Witte hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael De Leger in the 88th minute of play forced Downchester City's goalkeeper Xepe Gandia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 89th minute, FC Draconia's Adrià Vassaras ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Xepe Gandia. Xepe Gandia yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-4. With a little luck, Downchester City's Xepe Gandia got control of the ball when Adrià Vassaras tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Downchester City's Aloisio Santander got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Cornelis Goorts could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Xepe Gandia made a huge save. FC Draconia played a much better game than Downchester City and deserved their victory. The Downchester City players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.