Official Cup

Arena Rondy
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) American Top Team's Garth Dotson 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. Daniel Alcântara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jarrett Rosenberg having to interfere. Daniel Alcântara had several of the American Top Team's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 4 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-0 score and a disappointed Jarrett Rosenberg as he didn't even see the shot coming. 7 minutes into the match, American Top Team's goal looked a bit too open when Chiquinho Neto came free, but Jarrett Rosenberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match clock showed 9 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Chiquinho Neto sped through American Top Team's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Jarrett Rosenberg. Jarrett Rosenberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chiquinho Neto, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Jarrett Rosenberg made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Chiquinho Neto sent off a good shot on target. Garth Dotson kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. In the 20th minute of the match Daniel Alcântara shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jarrett Rosenberg showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. American Top Team's Jarrett Rosenberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chiquinho Neto in the 21st minute of play. A hard shot 23 in the game by Chiquinho Neto from a close distance when the talented Jarrett Rosenberg managed to make a qualified save. American Top Team's players were relieved. If Chicão Matos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rômulo de Almeida showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Garth Dotson in the 26th minute of the match. Jarrett Rosenberg was a little too slow when Chiquinho Neto got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 28th minute. The score was now 4-0. Jarrett Rosenberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chiquinho Neto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jarrett Rosenberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chiquinho Neto in the 32nd minute of play. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Chiquinho Neto was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 35th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Jarrett Rosenberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Chiquinho Neto's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. After a defensive mix-up in American Top Team's zone, Chicão Matos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jarrett Rosenberg came out of the goal and Chicão Matos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With an all-out effort, Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Jarrett Rosenberg threw himself towards the right post 41 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Chiquinho Neto, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The audience was convinced that Chiquinho Neto's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jarrett Rosenberg was relentless in the 44th minute of the game. When Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Chiquinho Neto in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye American Top Team's goalie prevented a goal. Jarrett Rosenberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Alcântara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 5-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Chiquinho Neto stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The audience was convinced that Chiquinho Neto's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jarrett Rosenberg was relentless in the 51st minute of the game. Jarrett Rosenberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Alcântara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 55 minutes, Chiquinho Neto put it in 6-0 from a short distance just to the right of Jarrett Rosenberg. Jarrett Rosenberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Chiquinho Neto's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. After some careless play in the American Top Team defense, Daniel Alcântara kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jarrett Rosenberg. The American Top Team fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jarrett Rosenberg should have stopped the shot. 63 minutes into the game, Rafinha Sergipano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave American Top Team the free kick. A collision led to Rondinone F.C - FDFDF getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Rafinha Sergipano hit a great ball. Jarrett Rosenberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chiquinho Neto in the 69th minute of play. Jarrett Rosenberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chiquinho Neto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jarrett Rosenberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chicão Matos in the 71st minute of the match. American Top Team's Jarrett Rosenberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chiquinho Neto in the 73rd minute of play. 75 minutes into the match, Chiquinho Neto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jarrett Rosenberg. American Top Team's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Chiquinho Neto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 8-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chiquinho Neto in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jarrett Rosenberg saved American Top Team from getting behind. After 81st play minutes Chiquinho Neto shot 9-0, a short shot which went by Jarrett Rosenberg and just under the crossbar into goal. The supporters of American Top Team booed when Rondinone F.C - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Alcântara didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chiquinho Neto in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jarrett Rosenberg saved American Top Team from getting behind. When Zack Herman fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored American Top Team's protests and gave Zack Herman a yellow card for diving instead. Zack Herman hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. After having played for 90 minutes, Chiquinho Neto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Chiquinho Neto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chiquinho Neto in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jarrett Rosenberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. American Top Team's Jarrett Rosenberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chiquinho Neto in the 94th minute of play. American Top Team's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.