Official Cup

Levenshulme Stadium
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) 10 minutes into the match, Dumitru Crudu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arne Espeel. Mayo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dumitru Crudu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. After a rather tough play, Ajax Academy's Gong Yan Bin got a free kick in the 13th minute. Mayo's Rene Braun got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 21 played minutes Mayo got a freekick which was hit by Héctor Ulrich. Arne Espeel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dumitru Crudu in the 22nd minute of play. 24 minutes into the game, Ajax Academy's Antonio Cacciatore nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arne Espeel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Arne Espeel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gong Yan Bin in the 27th minute of play. Arne Espeel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antonio Cacciatore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rene Braun's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Dragos Enicov firmly grabbed it by the left post. 34 minutes into the match, Mayo's goal looked a bit too open when Gong Yan Bin came free, but Arne Espeel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Ajax Academy's Antonio Cacciatore got a free kick in the 35th minute. Arne Espeel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonio Cacciatore in the 37th minute of play. The supporters of Mayo booed when Ajax Academy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Cacciatore didn't get a good kick on the ball. Markus Andersson's late challenge caught a Mayo's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Markus Andersson helped the player get up and apologised. Markus Andersson hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. The Mayo players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ajax Academy were winning 0-2.

Arne Espeel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gong Yan Bin in the 59th minute of the match. Dragos Enicov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evelio Goren, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. With a little luck, Mayo's Arne Espeel got control of the ball when Dumitru Crudu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arne Espeel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iosif Ciubuc, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ajax Academy's Iosif Ciubuc got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Gong Yan Bin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Arne Espeel made a huge save. With a little luck, Mayo's Arne Espeel got control of the ball when Gong Yan Bin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Iosif Ciubuc made a great header on Ajax Academy's corner, it was just that Mayo's Arne Espeel managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 77th minute, Marian Curcã hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wang Peng Xi hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Dragos Enicov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evelio Goren, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Rene Braun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 88 minutes into the game, Rene Braun was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mayo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ajax Academy the free kick. In the 88th match minute, Mayo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rene Braun to maneuver through the defense. Dumitru Crudu came free with the goalkeeper in the 89th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Arne Espeel could save by the left post. Arne Espeel had great luck who in the 95thth minute grab hold of the ball when Antonio Cacciatore from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Ajax Academy eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.