Official Cup

Arena do Dragão
Spectators: 169 (Terracing: 127, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Danijel Petrlin made the kick off which started today's match. Boleslaw Jaktorowo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Okanay Elmas showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 3 minute of play. Kale Kaledin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Danijel Petrlin, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. In the 12th minute, Danijel Petrlin 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. Danijel Petrlin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kale Kaledin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. Kale Kaledin didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Danijel Petrlin went, in the 19th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. The long shot by Albino Gora in the 24th minute really tested Boleslaw Jaktorowo's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 25th minute of the match, Okanay Elmas got a very nice opportunity to score, but Boleslaw Jaktorowo was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Boleslaw Jaktorowo made a fantastic save in the 31st minute, when Victor Maciel sent off a good shot on target. In the 33rd match minute, Maksimir was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tibor Ďumbier to maneuver through the defense. A nice corner shot did that Boyisana Mnisi got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Kale Kaledin quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Kale Kaledin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Danijel Petrlin in the 42nd minute of the match. In the 44th minute, Danijel Petrlin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Maksimir's attack was well implemented in the 47th minute, but when Danijel Petrlin was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. After the first half Maksimir were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Asep Darusman to strike the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice moves Tibor Ďumbier could shoot a difficult shot in the 51st minute, which Kale Kaledin however easily saved by the left post. After some careless play in the Esporte Clube do Porto defense, Danijel Petrlin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Kale Kaledin. The Esporte Clube do Porto fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Kale Kaledin should have stopped the shot. Maksimir made a substitution. Adrijan Grbović replaced Tibor Ďumbier. Maksimir made a substitution. Frano Letina replaced Miodrag Rozga. 63 minutes into the match, Maksimir's goal looked a bit too open when Orlando Paulista came free, but Boleslaw Jaktorowo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 64th minute, one of Esporte Clube do Porto:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Esporte Clube do Porto. Kale Kaledin had in the 65thth minute some difficulties stopping Danijel Petrlin's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Adrijan Grbović's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kale Kaledin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. Adrijan Grbović in the 69thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Kale Kaledin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a rather tough play, Maksimir's Lev Zhdanov got a free kick in the 70th minute. Maksimir's Adrijan Grbović got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 77th minute Adrijan Grbović shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kale Kaledin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Maksimir's Adrijan Grbović got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Orlando Paulista in the 89th minute of play forced Maksimir's goalkeeper Boleslaw Jaktorowo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 92 minutes into the game, Esporte Clube do Porto's Victor Maciel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Boleslaw Jaktorowo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Maksimir had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.