Official Cup

Underdogs Arena
Spectators: 195 (Terracing: 147, Seating: 45, VIP seats: 3) Baez FC's Rufino Rengifo 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Falco Bouma in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vincente Biggs prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 5th match minute, Baez FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pepe Ustariz to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Falco Bouma in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vincente Biggs prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Underdogs's Dirk-Jan Pietersma got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Underdogs's Arnout Visscher played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orlando Urquijo in the 17th minute of play. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by The Underdogs's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Benicio Ferreccio was slow to take the kick. During this time Baez FC's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Dionisio Abel got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Arnout Visscher quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 28th minute, Dirk-Jan Pietersma hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pieter Kaspers in the 33rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Vincente Biggs, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A collision led to Baez FC getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Romelio Pascual hit a great ball. Pieter Kaspers could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Vincente Biggs made a huge save. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Falco Bouma made a kick off. 54 minutes into the game, Pepe Ustariz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Baez FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Underdogs the free kick. In the 54th match minute, Baez FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pepe Ustariz to maneuver through the defense. After 55 played minutes Baez FC got a freekick which was hit by Romelio Pascual. Dirk-Jan Pietersma struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Vincente Biggs didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for The Underdogs. In the 58th minute, Pieter Kaspers hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 60th match minute, The Underdogs was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ben Snel to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of The Underdogs booed when Baez FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pepe Ustariz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 63 minutes of play Baez FC's Pepe Ustariz was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 64th minute, Pepe Ustariz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Underdogs's Dirk-Jan Pietersma got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Shao Hui Li sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shao Hui Li in the 70th minute of play forced Baez FC's goalkeeper Vincente Biggs to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Baez FC's Vincente Biggs played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Shao Hui Li in the 72nd minute of play. In the 74th minute Falco Bouma shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vincente Biggs saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Shao Hui Li's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Vincente Biggs was relentless in the 76th minute of the game. Rufino Rengifo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 85th minute Shao Hui Li shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vincente Biggs saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vincente Biggs stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Falco Bouma's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. Godfried de Boer kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. The supporters of Baez FC booed when The Underdogs was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Godfried de Boer didn't get a good kick on the ball. After recieving a nice pass, Baez FC's Benicio Ferreccio tried to score from far away in the 97th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. For all the effort they put into the match, the Baez FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for The Underdogs.