Official Cup

Arena Do Reikiavik
Spectators: 194 (Terracing: 146, Seating: 45, VIP seats: 3) Maron Gabríelsson started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 6 minutes into the match, Reikiavik. United. F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Dzintars Donass came free, but Ferdínand Grímsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maron Gabríelsson in the 9th minute of play forced FK BJSS's goalkeeper Sandis Vestermans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sandis Vestermans made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Başar Bera in the 14th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Arnolds Blamiņš had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ferdínand Grímsson. Reikiavik. United. F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arnolds Blamiņš was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Ferdínand Grímsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jūlijs Vadzis in the 23rd minute of play. FK BJSS's defense didn't have a chance, in the 31st minute, when Başar Bera scored to the left of an out of position Sandis Vestermans, making the score, 1-2. 34 minutes into the match, Maron Gabríelsson dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Sandis Vestermans, 2-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jūlijs Vadzis made a kick off. FK BJSS were furious when Raitis Līgatnieks was red carded, 57 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in FK BJSS fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 57th minute. Penalty! Sandis Vestermans had in the 59thth minute some difficulties stopping Rafnkell Arnaldsson's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Rafnkell Arnaldsson scored 3-3 in the 59th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sandis Vestermans, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 62 played minutes Reikiavik. United. F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Başar Bera. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Barri Magnússon in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sandis Vestermans prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sandis Vestermans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maron Gabríelsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. In the 77th minute Kristinn Ingimundarson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sandis Vestermans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Reikiavik. United. F.C.'s Kristinn Ingimundarson in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FK BJSS's goalie prevented a goal. 82 minutes into the game, Reikiavik. United. F.C.'s Maron Gabríelsson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sandis Vestermans made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-3. Helvijs Kundziņš's late challenge caught a Reikiavik. United. F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Helvijs Kundziņš helped the player get up and apologised. In the 84th minute, Helvijs Kundziņš hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sandis Vestermans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kristinn Ingimundarson in the 86th minute of the match. When Pauls Eiserts fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FK BJSS's protests and gave Pauls Eiserts a yellow card for diving instead. Pauls Eiserts hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vorm Gabríelsson during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Reikiavik. United. F.C. getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Vorm Gabríelsson hit a great ball. The Reikiavik. United. F.C. support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.