Official Cup

Davelis Cave
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Kauldi Cortina started the match with the kick off. Marinos Tsounis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kauldi Cortina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marinos Tsounis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernat Lomelin, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bernat Lomelin in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marinos Tsounis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marinos Tsounis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernat Lomelin, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Virgilio Carda hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. The supporters of PALLINI RULES booed when Racing Venezuela XO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kauldi Cortina didn't get a good kick on the ball. When PALLINI RULES's João Vilhena 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 Racing Venezuela XO's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kauldi Cortina in the 21st minute of play forced PALLINI RULES's goalkeeper Marinos Tsounis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. PALLINI RULES's Marinos Tsounis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernat Lomelin in the 27th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leizarraga Afraga in the 33rd minute of play forced PALLINI RULES's goalkeeper Marinos Tsounis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. PALLINI RULES's Marinos Tsounis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kauldi Cortina in the 34th minute of play. PALLINI RULES's Marinos Tsounis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernat Lomelin in the 35th minute of play. Kauldi Cortina received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Marinos Tsounis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bernat Lomelin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bernat Lomelin took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marinos Tsounis. Marinos Tsounis dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The wind increased when Manfred Petersson made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes in the game, Leizarraga Afraga fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Marinos Tsounis having to interfere. 55 minutes into the match, PALLINI RULES's goalkeeper Marinos Tsounis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernat Lomelin. João Vilhena charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed João Vilhena the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to PALLINI RULES getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. João Vilhena hit a great ball. PALLINI RULES's defense didn't have a chance, in the 59th minute, when Kauldi Cortina scored to the left of an out of position Marinos Tsounis, making the score, 0-3. PALLINI RULES were furious when Prospero Garoa was red carded, 63 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 63rd minute of the game. One of PALLINI RULES:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Racing Venezuela XO:s goal. Kauldi Cortina shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Marinos Tsounis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anacleto Puncet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. PALLINI RULES's Marinos Tsounis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kauldi Cortina in the 84th minute of play. Bernat Lomelin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. PALLINI RULES's Marinos Tsounis proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 93rd minute of the match, managed to save PALLINI RULES from getting a goal against them. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Racing Venezuela XO had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.