Official Cup

Unity Arena
Spectators: 171 (Terracing: 129, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) The Team FC's Cao Shi Yi 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. In the 5th minute Otis Short shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tarmo Raha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aníbal Lorenzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aapo Kalinin, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. 8 minutes into the match, Shelton Flanagan had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tarmo Raha. FC Duffman Team's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Shelton Flanagan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Tarmo Raha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cao Shi Yi in the 13th minute of play. Cao Shi Yi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tarmo Raha having to interfere. Tarmo Raha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cao Shi Yi, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. The audience was convinced that Cao Shi Yi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tarmo Raha was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. Tarmo Raha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Otis Short, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 33 minutes FC Duffman Team's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Krisztián Újfalussy who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Krisztián Újfalussy almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Duffman Team's Tarmo Raha did a great save. The Team FC's Cao Shi Yi was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 35th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. In the 38th minute Cao Shi Yi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tarmo Raha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Team FC were awarded a corner in the 39th minute after FC Duffman Team's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Krisztián Újfalussy took the corner. The corner ended in Krisztián Újfalussy almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Duffman Team's Tarmo Raha did a great save. 43 minutes into the game, Grant Foote cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Tarmo Raha was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Herbert Veisson was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 46 minutes into the match. After 46 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for FC Duffman Team! Tarmo Raha had in the 50thth minute some difficulties stopping Cao Shi Yi's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

FC Duffman Team's Dan Saareleht was substituted for Hillar Nirk. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Karn Konn to make the kick off. FC Duffman Team's Oliver Heinmaa got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. FC Duffman Team's Tarmo Raha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cao Shi Yi in the 58th minute of play. Tarmo Raha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cao Shi Yi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tarmo Raha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cao Shi Yi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cao Shi Yi in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tarmo Raha saved FC Duffman Team from getting behind. Shelton Flanagan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Tarmo Raha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 72 minutes into the match, Grant Foote notched a goal, 5-0, to the right of FC Duffman Team's Tarmo Raha. Tarmo Raha was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some careless play in the FC Duffman Team defense, Otis Short kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tarmo Raha. The FC Duffman Team fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tarmo Raha should have stopped the shot. In the 79th minute, Shelton Flanagan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The The Team FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 7-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cao Shi Yi in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tarmo Raha prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When The Team FC's Cao Shi Yi in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Duffman Team's goalie prevented a goal. In the 83rd minute, Dan Saareleht hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 86 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Duffman Team's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Raul Bowen was slow to take the kick. During this time The Team FC's players had a chance to rest. In the 88th minute, Cao Shi Yi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Karn Konn might have been able to make a better finish in the 98th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aníbal Lorenzi. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Karn Konn ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of FC Duffman Team booed when The Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 99 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raul Bowen didn't get a good kick on the ball. There was no doubt that The Team FC were the better team. The Team FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.