Official Cup

Atanasio Girardot
Spectators: 562 (Terracing: 423, Seating: 129, VIP seats: 10) Natã Miranda started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's goalkeeper Cheng Guo Rong, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 9 minutes into the match, Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's goal looked a bit too open when Freek Jongbloedt came free, but Cheng Guo Rong reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 12th minute, Natã Miranda made a precise shot to the right of Cheng Guo Rong. Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alberigo Tacconelli in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Helmuth Duckadam saved FC Ruscova from getting behind. Helmuth Duckadam made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Edward Huyghebaert sent off a good shot on target. Cheng Guo Rong took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romeo Malcoci, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cheng Guo Rong took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mugur Lițu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mugur Lițu scored 0-2 in the 24th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cheng Guo Rong, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Freek Jongbloedt came up free with the goalie in the 27th minute, the FC Ruscova fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Freek Jongbloedt couldn't finish the play. Helmuth Duckadam made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberigo Tacconelli in the 32nd minute of play. In the 33rd minute Mugur Lițu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cheng Guo Rong saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 34th minute Filiberto Henric suffered a foot injury and had to be helped off the field. Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ made a substitution. Ximun Amilburu replaced Filiberto Henric. After a rather tough play, FC Ruscova's Natã Miranda got a free kick in the 36th minute. FC Ruscova's Helmuth Duckadam played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Huyghebaert in the 37th minute of play. Helmuth Duckadam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberigo Tacconelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. In the 41st minute Freek Jongbloedt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cheng Guo Rong saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cheng Guo Rong took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romeo Malcoci, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Boris Van Acker fell near the penalty area in the 48th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's protests and gave Boris Van Acker a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of FC Ruscova booed when Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Boris Van Acker didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half FC Ruscova were leading 0-2. 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 Alberigo Tacconelli to strike the kick off in the second half. FC Ruscova's Helmuth Duckadam played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Huyghebaert in the 52nd minute of play. With a little luck, Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's Cheng Guo Rong got control of the ball when Romeo Malcoci tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cheng Guo Rong took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Freek Jongbloedt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Edward Huyghebaert had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ made a substitution. Alberto Usuriaga replaced Edward Huyghebaert. In the 66th minute of the match, Freek Jongbloedt tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Cheng Guo Rong saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The supporters of Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ booed when FC Ruscova was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mugur Lițu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Helmuth Duckadam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 姜鹰国, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Helmuth Duckadam showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberigo Tacconelli in the 74th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alberto Usuriaga in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Helmuth Duckadam prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Usuriaga in the 77th minute of play forced FC Ruscova's goalkeeper Helmuth Duckadam to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Helmuth Duckadam showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberigo Tacconelli in the 78th minute of the match. FC Ruscova were furious when Kieran Tierney was red carded, 81 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 80 minutes into the game, one of FC Ruscova:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 84th minute Freek Jongbloedt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cheng Guo Rong saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 85 minutes, Cheng Guo Rong successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alberto Usuriaga in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Helmuth Duckadam prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Usuriaga in the 92nd minute of play forced FC Ruscova's goalkeeper Helmuth Duckadam to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cheng Guo Rong showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Natã Miranda, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Alberto Usuriaga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Helmuth Duckadam read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 95th minute of play. Helmuth Duckadam showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Usuriaga in the 97th minute of the match. Alberto Usuriaga took the ball and in the 97 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Helmuth Duckadam. Helmuth Duckadam dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. Both players had fought hard during the second half to keep the score at 2-2. The tie meant more entertainment for the crowd as the match moved into extra-time.

After resting during the break, the players from both teams went out on the field looking very concentrated. It was now first half of the overtime. Natã Miranda made the kick off and play began. Ximun Amilburu hit a great freekick 102 minutes into the match. Cheng Guo Rong showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Freek Jongbloedt, who was totally free with the ball in the 103rd minute. Helmuth Duckadam was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Alberigo Tacconelli showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-2 in the 105 minute of play. Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.