Official Cup

Chiqueirans Parque
Spectators: 156 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Zézinho Paraíba started the match with the kick off. After 3 minutes of play, Mapovihesa FC's Usain Bolt made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Cido Meireles was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Zézinho Paraíba in the 9th minute of play forced Mapovihesa FC's goalkeeper Benigno Feo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 12 played minutes Palmeiras de Plantão got a freekick which was hit by Helge Almkvist. When Mapovihesa FC's Usain Bolt in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Palmeiras de Plantão's goalie prevented a goal. Mapovihesa FC were awarded a corner in the 20th minute after Palmeiras de Plantão's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Morjan Al Ateqi took the corner. Morjan Al Ateqi made a great header on Mapovihesa FC's corner, it was just that Palmeiras de Plantão's Cido Meireles managed to reach the ball for a save. Cido Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Usain Bolt, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Usain Bolt struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Cido Meireles didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mapovihesa FC. After a rather tough play, Palmeiras de Plantão's Helge Almkvist got a free kick in the 25th minute. 31 minutes into the match, Palmeiras de Plantão's goal looked a bit too open when Rachid Baba Ali Factor came free, but Cido Meireles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Usain Bolt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cido Meireles read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. Mapovihesa FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Morjan Al Ateqi in the 35th minute. It was a well-played corner which Baldomero Sandalio managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. 37 minutes into the match, Mapovihesa FC's goalkeeper Benigno Feo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edson Mendes. Cido Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Usain Bolt, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. The audience was convinced that Usain Bolt's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cido Meireles was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. After 46 minutes of play, Palmeiras de Plantão's Helge Almkvist made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Benigno Feo was left in no man's land by his defense there! After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Usain Bolt blasted a shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cido Meireles having to make a save. Cido Meireles stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Usain Bolt's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. Usain Bolt took the ball and in the 60 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cido Meireles. Cido Meireles dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Mapovihesa FC's Arnulfo Ongile was substituted for Usain Bolt. Mapovihesa FC's Raimundo Erramu was substituted for Álvaro Prata. If Rachid Baba Ali Factor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Benigno Feo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zézinho Paraíba in the 69th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arnulfo Ongile in the 76th minute of play forced Palmeiras de Plantão's goalkeeper Cido Meireles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mapovihesa FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Morjan Al Ateqi in the 77th minute. A nice corner shot did that Morjan Al Ateqi got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Cido Meireles quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 83rd match minute, Palmeiras de Plantão was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Catana Dinha to maneuver through the defense. Cido Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rachid Baba Ali Factor, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Cido Meireles was out of position in the 97 minute of play, and Rachid Baba Ali Factor capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Rachid Baba Ali Factor really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. Mapovihesa FC played a much better game than Palmeiras de Plantão and deserved their victory. The Palmeiras de Plantão players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.