Official Cup

Abutres FC
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Abutres 2003 FDP's Fred Lucas 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. Caetano Cardoso who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 4thth minute tested the skills of Mattias Pihlgren when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Claudinei Ceresso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dag Beneth, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Oldham Athletic's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Fred Lucas 8 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. Fred Lucas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mattias Pihlgren having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Oldham Athletic's Benjamin Abrahamsson got a free kick in the 26th minute. 27 minutes into the match, Abutres 2003 FDP's Tony Passos broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Luiz Paulo Meirelles got free with Mattias Pihlgren in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Abutres 2003 FDP's Luiz Paulo Meirelles in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Oldham Athletic's goalie prevented a goal. Mattias Pihlgren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fred Lucas, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Paulinho Koehler charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Paulinho Koehler the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 36th match minute, Abutres 2003 FDP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulinho Koehler to maneuver through the defense. If Fred Lucas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luiz Paulo Meirelles fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mattias Pihlgren having to interfere. The supporters of Oldham Athletic booed when Abutres 2003 FDP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavinho Britto didn't get a good kick on the ball. 47 minutes into the game, Abutres 2003 FDP's Luiz Paulo Meirelles nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mattias Pihlgren made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dag Beneth was the one to do the kick off. Claudinei Ceresso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adrian Pettersson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 57thth minute of the game Caetano Cardoso who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Oldham Athletic's Mattias Pihlgren was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Abutres 2003 FDP's Caetano Cardoso in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Oldham Athletic's goalie prevented a goal. Sven-Åke Smefeldt kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Oldham Athletic's zone, Luiz Paulo Meirelles stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mattias Pihlgren came out of the goal and Luiz Paulo Meirelles tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mattias Pihlgren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fred Lucas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mattias Pihlgren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fred Lucas in the 76th minute of the match. Jan Gulliksson's late challenge caught a Abutres 2003 FDP's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jan Gulliksson helped the player get up and apologised. After 77 played minutes Oldham Athletic got a freekick which was hit by Jan Gulliksson. The supporters of Abutres 2003 FDP booed when Oldham Athletic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jan Gulliksson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 80th minute Luiz Paulo Meirelles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mattias Pihlgren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Oldham Athletic getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Sören Petersson hit a great ball. The supporters of Oldham Athletic booed when Abutres 2003 FDP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulinho Koehler didn't get a good kick on the ball. 91 minutes into the match, Abutres 2003 FDP's goalkeeper Claudinei Ceresso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Thomas Tillman. With a little luck, Abutres 2003 FDP's Claudinei Ceresso got control of the ball when Thomas Tillman tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Abutres 2003 FDP fans cheered their team off the field, for while Oldham Athletic had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.