Official Cup

Milonga Charrua
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Válter Tróia made the kick off which started today's match. Ghislain Lebecq made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maicon Tepedino in the 7th minute of play. 12 minutes into the game, Deus Ex Machina's Malik Boulic nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jânio Palmeira made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 38th minute, Billy Tempier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 40th minute Delfim do Vale shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ghislain Lebecq saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Taura Cupincha-U18's Jânio Palmeira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Malik Boulic in the 44th minute of play. The Deus Ex Machina fans' excitement grew in the 46th match minute when Deus Ex Machina's Malik Boulic looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Joey Faux was the one to do the kick off. Ghislain Lebecq showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maicon Tepedino, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joey Faux got free with Jânio Palmeira in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 65 played minutes Taura Cupincha-U18 got a freekick which was hit by Fabiano Damião. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joey Faux got free with Jânio Palmeira in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Joey Faux could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 69th minute of the match, but Jânio Palmeira made a huge save. Billy Tempier hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Deus Ex Machina's Malik Boulic got a free kick in the 76th minute. Caco Lira hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Malik Boulic's late challenge caught a Taura Cupincha-U18's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Malik Boulic helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Deus Ex Machina getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Malik Boulic hit a great ball. Jânio Palmeira was a little too slow when Malik Boulic got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 83rd minute. The score was now 0-4. Ghislain Lebecq took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Faustão Lima, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 89th match minute, Deus Ex Machina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Billy Tempier to maneuver through the defense. Deus Ex Machina's Ghislain Lebecq played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faustão Lima in the 92nd minute of play. Caco Lira struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Ghislain Lebecq didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Taura Cupincha-U18. Deus Ex Machina's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.