Official Cup

La Patria es el Otro
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Redbull Sala's Kent Nordin 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. David Lundgren came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by Espirillo FC's Nurqulu Ähädov. But to his dismay, Nurqulu Ähädov quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. The supporters of Espirillo FC booed when Redbull Sala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kent Nordin didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Espirillo FC getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Nurqulu Ähädov hit a great ball. David Lundgren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nurqulu Ähädov, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Natanael in the 16th minute of play forced Redbull Sala's goalkeeper David Lundgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute Daniel Natanael shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Lundgren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 19th minute of the match Espirillo FC got a corner. Redbull Sala's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cristo Elia ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Espirillo FC's corner Cristo Elia fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and David Lundgren quite easily take care of the ball. 23 minutes into the game, Nurqulu Ähädov lined in a short shot 2-0 behind a frustrated David Lundgren. Espirillo FC's Nestor Kelemen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jörgen Ström in the 27th minute of play. After 29 played minutes Redbull Sala got a freekick which was hit by Kent Nordin. Jörgen Ström hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. David Lundgren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nurqulu Ähädov in the 36th minute of play. Nestor Kelemen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jörgen Ström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Redbull Sala's David Lundgren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nurqulu Ähädov in the 43rd minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

After 52 played minutes Redbull Sala got a freekick which was hit by Kent Nordin. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Cristo Elia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Espirillo FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Cristo Elia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. David Lundgren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 55th match minute, Redbull Sala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Viggo Göransson to maneuver through the defense. David Lundgren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nurqulu Ähädov in the 57th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Leonardo Kristiansson got free with Nestor Kelemen in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Espirillo FC's Nayden Stefov got a free kick in the 59th minute. Nurqulu Ähädov struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. David Lundgren didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espirillo FC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristo Elia in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg David Lundgren saved Redbull Sala from getting behind. 72 minutes into the match, Redbull Sala's goal looked a bit too open when Cristo Elia came free, but David Lundgren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 73 minutes into the game, Ove Botvidsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Redbull Sala's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Espirillo FC the free kick. A collision led to Redbull Sala getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Ove Botvidsson hit a great ball. Nestor Kelemen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kent Nordin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristo Elia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience was convinced that Cristo Elia's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but David Lundgren was relentless in the 88th minute of the game. 89 minutes into the game, Casper Fredriksson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Redbull Sala's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Espirillo FC the free kick. After 89 played minutes Redbull Sala got a freekick which was hit by Casper Fredriksson. Cristo Elia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Espirillo FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.