Official Cup

Acatar Arena
Spectators: 158 (Terracing: 119, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Alin Chiru got the match started through his kick off. Vicente Padro kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. 6 minutes into the match, FC Acatar's goal looked a bit too open when Romeu Gaspar came free, but Ekhemos Kezdoglou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, FC Acatar's goal looked a bit too open when Natã do Vale came free, but Ekhemos Kezdoglou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Charles de Brito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gigel Durbac in the 11th minute of play. In the 13th minute Romeu Gaspar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ekhemos Kezdoglou saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nicu Vornicu hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. In the 15th minute, Gigel Durbac hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Ubatuba's Zé Pedro de Amaral in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Acatar's goalie prevented a goal. Charles de Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicu Vornicu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Natã do Vale managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ubatuba's supporters rose to their feet, but Natã do Vale was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ekhemos Kezdoglou breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FC Acatar's Ekhemos Kezdoglou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romeu Gaspar in the 27th minute of play. In the 31st minute Ubatuba were awarded a corner. Hermínio Paraibano went to the cornerflag to take it. After 35 played minutes FC Acatar got a freekick which was hit by Alin Chiru. Natã do Vale's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ekhemos Kezdoglou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Charles de Brito showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicu Vornicu in the 43rd minute of the match. Felix Logofătu kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. After some careless play in the FC Acatar defense, Natã do Vale kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ekhemos Kezdoglou. The FC Acatar fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ekhemos Kezdoglou should have stopped the shot. The FC Acatar players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ubatuba were winning 0-1.

After 56 played minutes FC Acatar got a freekick which was hit by Alin Chiru. In the 58th minute of the match Ubatuba got a corner. FC Acatar's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Hermínio Paraibano ran over to the corner to take the kick. The supporters of FC Acatar booed when Ubatuba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valdomiro Barros didn't get a good kick on the ball. Charles de Brito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicu Vornicu in the 65th minute of play. In the 68th minute, Romeu Gaspar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ubatuba fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. FC Acatar's Stéphane Luxembourg was substituted for Felix Logofătu. Ekhemos Kezdoglou made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luiz Paulo Pereira in the 74th minute of play. Ekhemos Kezdoglou took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romeu Gaspar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 77th match minute, FC Acatar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vicente Padro to maneuver through the defense. Ekhemos Kezdoglou didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Romeu Gaspar went, in the 78th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. Romeu Gaspar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Ekhemos Kezdoglou made a huge save. The supporters of Ubatuba booed when FC Acatar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Octav Tănasă didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romeu Gaspar in the 83rd minute of play forced FC Acatar's goalkeeper Ekhemos Kezdoglou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Váldson Pitta kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nicu Vornicu in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Charles de Brito prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romeu Gaspar in the 90th minute of play forced FC Acatar's goalkeeper Ekhemos Kezdoglou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Florin Martin struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Charles de Brito didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Acatar. The supporters of FC Acatar booed when Ubatuba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Renatinho de Lima didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Ubatuba's zone, Alin Chiru stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Charles de Brito came out of the goal and Alin Chiru tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Ubatuba players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.