Official Cup

The Nerd Nest
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) Ni Zhan Kun came free with the goalkeeper in the 5th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Claudinho Taffarel could save by the left post. Enzo Noce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gavino Gabino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Enzo Noce showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gavino Gabino, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Claudinho Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lu Xi Le in the 16th minute of the match. Enzo Noce showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gavino Gabino in the 18th minute of the match. After 18 minutes of play, NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's Gavino Gabino made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Enzo Noce was left in no man's land by his defense there! Claudinho Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lu Xi Le in the 21st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lu Xi Le in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Claudinho Taffarel saved NANANANA LIIIDEER FC from getting behind. Lu Xi Le might have been able to make a better finish in the 25th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Claudinho Taffarel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lu Xi Le ran back to his position shaking his head. Claudinho Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lu Xi Le in the 25th minute of play. Lu Xi Le might have been able to make a better finish in the 33rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Claudinho Taffarel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lu Xi Le ran back to his position shaking his head. 33 minutes into the match, NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's goalkeeper Claudinho Taffarel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lu Xi Le. Claudinho Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lu Xi Le in the 39th minute of play. 41 minutes into the match, NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lu Xi Le came free, but Claudinho Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45th match minute, The Nerd Herd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rab 谢霆锋 to maneuver through the defense. 46 minutes into the match, Gavino Gabino had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Enzo Noce. The Nerd Herd's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gavino Gabino was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After the first half NANANANA LIIIDEER FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 57thth minute of the game Lu Xi Le who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's Claudinho Taffarel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Lu Xi Le might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Claudinho Taffarel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lu Xi Le ran back to his position shaking his head. 60 minutes into the match, NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lu Xi Le came free, but Claudinho Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 63 minutes into the match, NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lu Xi Le came free, but Claudinho Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. NANANANA LIIIDEER FC made a substitution. Nicasio Cugat replaced Gus Casado. NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's Fermin Brion quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Alin Armeanca, made in the 65th minute of the game. When The Nerd Herd's Lu Xi Le in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's goalie prevented a goal. NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's Claudinho Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lu Xi Le in the 77th minute of play. In the 84th minute Lu Xi Le shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Claudinho Taffarel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 85th minute Nicasio Cugat shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Enzo Noce saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of The Nerd Herd booed when NANANANA LIIIDEER FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fermin Brion didn't get a good kick on the ball. During the 91st minute of the match Fermin Brion completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Fermin Brion a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 91 played minutes NANANANA LIIIDEER FC got a freekick which was hit by Fermin Brion. The supporters of The Nerd Herd booed when NANANANA LIIIDEER FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oscar van Schaik didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Odysseas Lagidis in the 93rd minute of play forced NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's goalkeeper Claudinho Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Nerd Herd's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Odysseas Lagidis in the 94th minute. The corner led The Nerd Herd's Alin Armeanca to fire away a dangerous shot which Claudinho Taffarel despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The NANANANA LIIIDEER FC 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.