Official Cup

NatLihi Arena
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Negev Hershtog made the kick off which started today's match. Uriel Zara could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Edvīns van der Sar made a huge save. 5 minutes into the match, Neve Lihi's goal looked a bit too open when Jarūnas Kuliešius came free, but Erel Serour reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, FC Alytus United's Daavid Šembera got a free kick in the 10th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Abell Jessel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Neve Lihi's supporters rose to their feet, but Abell Jessel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edvīns van der Sar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Neve Lihi getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Avisar Tchuva hit a great ball. The supporters of FC Alytus United booed when Neve Lihi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gershon Broitman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erel Serour made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romeo Ungheanu in the 13th minute of play. In the 15th minute Avisar Tchuva shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edvīns van der Sar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match clock showed 16 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Jarūnas Kuliešius sped through Neve Lihi's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Erel Serour. In the 18th match minute, FC Alytus United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romeo Ungheanu to maneuver through the defense. FC Alytus United's Edvīns van der Sar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Avisar Tchuva in the 22nd minute of play. FC Alytus United's Edvīns van der Sar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Avisar Tchuva in the 23rd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Daavid Šembera managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Alytus United's supporters rose to their feet, but Daavid Šembera was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Erel Serour breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 30 minutes of play, FC Alytus United's Kris Chamberlain made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Erel Serour was left in no man's land by his defense there! Edvīns van der Sar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Negev Hershtog, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Edvīns van der Sar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Lucas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Neve Lihi players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. FC Alytus United were winning 0-2.

The wind increased when Jarūnas Kuliešius made the kick off in the second half. If Jarūnas Kuliešius had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Erel Serour showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kris Chamberlain, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Erel Serour showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kris Chamberlain, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Neve Lihi's Erel Serour played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kris Chamberlain in the 60th minute of play. 63 minutes into the match, FC Alytus United's goal looked a bit too open when Yonathan Baner came free, but Edvīns van der Sar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Erel Serour showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kris Chamberlain, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Edvīns van der Sar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Avisar Tchuva in the 79th minute of play. Neve Lihi were awarded a corner in the 81th minute after FC Alytus United's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Abell Jessel took the corner. In the 82nd minute Avisar Tchuva shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edvīns van der Sar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jarūnas Kuliešius came free with the goalkeeper in the 86th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Erel Serour could save by the left post. 88 minutes into the match, FC Alytus United's goal looked a bit too open when Negev Hershtog came free, but Edvīns van der Sar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Gershon Broitman fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Neve Lihi's protests and gave Gershon Broitman a yellow card for diving instead. Gershon Broitman kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Neve Lihi's zone, Jarūnas Kuliešius stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erel Serour came out of the goal and Jarūnas Kuliešius tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The FC Alytus United players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.