Official Cup

Silvano Tomé
Spectators: 163 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Justo Thomas started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Mariusz Szostak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Justo Thomas, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. In the 10th minute, Basilio Ruisko got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 13 minutes into the match, Astral Roots Gdynia's goal looked a bit too open when Leo Romo came free, but Mariusz Szostak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Justo Thomas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 21 minutes, Basilio Ruisko mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Habsburgo and the Astral Roots Gdynia players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 21st match minute, Habsburgo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Basilio Ruisko to maneuver through the defense. Vinicio Havier might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mariusz Szostak. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vinicio Havier ran back to his position shaking his head. Mariusz Szostak made an important save on a dangerous shot by Justo Thomas in the 28th minute. 32 minutes into the match, Astral Roots Gdynia's goalkeeper Mariusz Szostak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Justo Thomas. Mariusz Szostak made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Justo Thomas sent off a good shot on target. In the 35th minute, Bernard Czubski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 41 minutes into the match, Astral Roots Gdynia's goalkeeper Mariusz Szostak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Basilio Ruisko. Mariusz Szostak made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Justo Thomas sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Habsburgo's Eusebio Eufrasio got a free kick in the 46th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Justo Thomas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, Habsburgo's Justo Thomas got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Basilio Ruisko fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mariusz Szostak having to interfere. Mariusz Szostak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Justo Thomas in the 69th minute of play. Mariusz Szostak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vinicio Havier, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After having played for 75 minutes, Justo Thomas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Habsburgo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Justo Thomas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Leo Romo took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mariusz Szostak. Mariusz Szostak dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. After some careless play in the Astral Roots Gdynia defense, Vinicio Havier kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mariusz Szostak. The Astral Roots Gdynia fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mariusz Szostak should have stopped the shot. A collision led to Habsburgo getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Alonzo Galo hit a great ball. There was no doubt that Habsburgo were the better team. Habsburgo's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.