Official Cup

ESPRESSO
Spectators: 187 (Terracing: 141, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Neron Veterini took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gaudencio Lekubegi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Patrick Eliasson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. Gnesta Oilers's Patrick Eliasson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save Gnesta Oilers from getting a goal against them. 11 minutes into the game, Neron Veterini recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Patrick Eliasson. Neron Veterini showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gnesta Oilers's goalkeeper Patrick Eliasson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gaudencio Lekubegi in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Patrick Eliasson saved Gnesta Oilers from getting behind. LavAzzA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Amerigo Labarra in the 19th minute. Adam Vase made a great header on LavAzzA's corner, it was just that Gnesta Oilers's Patrick Eliasson managed to reach the ball for a save. Gnesta Oilers's John Dahlquist quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Xu Rong Chao, made in the 21st minute of the game. Neron Veterini's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 25thth minute, Patrick Eliasson skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Neron Veterini who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 26thth minute tested the skills of Patrick Eliasson when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 30 minutes into the match, LavAzzA's Gaudencio Lekubegi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Patrick Eliasson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gaudencio Lekubegi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Patrick Eliasson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. LavAzzA were awarded a corner in the 39th minute after Gnesta Oilers's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Amerigo Labarra took the corner. After taking down the ball on LavAzzA's corner Amerigo Labarra fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Patrick Eliasson quite easily take care of the ball. Gaudencio Lekubegi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Patrick Eliasson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 41st minute of play. In the 43rd match minute, LavAzzA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Samir Kastrati to maneuver through the defense. In the 44th minute of the match Gaudencio Stanislao sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Iwan Lepucki skillfully saved the ball. In the 47th match minute, LavAzzA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kuno Kubin to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Karl-Ove Söderström was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Gnesta Oilers's goalkeeper Patrick Eliasson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 54 minutes of play, LavAzzA's Gaudencio Lekubegi made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Patrick Eliasson was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to Gnesta Oilers getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Torbjörn Alin hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, LavAzzA's Xu Rong Chao got a free kick in the 66th minute. LavAzzA's Mo Salah was substituted for Amerigo Labarra. LavAzzA made a substitution. Xavier von Felten replaced Gilbert Amsler. After a rather tough play, LavAzzA's Xu Rong Chao got a free kick in the 68th minute. In the 71st minute, Gaudencio Lekubegi made a precise shot to the right of Patrick Eliasson. Gnesta Oilers's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. 75 minutes into the game, Ludvig Söderlund threw the ball into play from the sideline. LavAzzA's Mo Salah quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Gaudencio Lekubegi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Patrick Eliasson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 79 minutes, Gaudencio Lekubegi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. LavAzzA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gaudencio Lekubegi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Torbjörn Alin's late challenge caught a LavAzzA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Torbjörn Alin helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Gnesta Oilers getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Torbjörn Alin hit a great ball. After having played for 91 minutes, Gaudencio Lekubegi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. LavAzzA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gaudencio Lekubegi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. LavAzzA's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.