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LA BOMBONERA
Spectators: 8412 (Terracing: 6309, Seating: 1935, VIP seats: 168) Sabin Pânzaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Naike, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Lucio Gabino hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicolas Roland in the 6th minute of play forced the xeneise dream team's goalkeeper Sabin Pânzaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 19th minute Cristian Naike shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sabin Pânzaru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 28 minutes into the match, the xeneise dream team's Nereo Roldanillo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Elpidio Vitin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 31st match minute, Vélez Juniors was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Donato Efraim to maneuver through the defense. Qian Cheng Xing recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 33 minutes into the match, Vélez Juniors's goalkeeper Elpidio Vitin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arda Ardashov. In the 35th match minute, the xeneise dream team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nereo Roldanillo to maneuver through the defense. Cristian Naike's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sabin Pânzaru read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. Elpidio Vitin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Qian Cheng Xing in the 41st minute of play. Elpidio Vitin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Qian Cheng Xing, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Habil Castolo to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to the xeneise dream team getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Arda Ardashov hit a great ball. In the 56th minute Habil Castolo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elpidio Vitin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Naike in the 57th minute of play forced the xeneise dream team's goalkeeper Sabin Pânzaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sabin Pânzaru took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celedonio Eriz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Qian Cheng Xing kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Habil Castolo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Elpidio Vitin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. the xeneise dream team made a substitution. Isaac Sundberg replaced Lucio Gabino. the xeneise dream team's Paolo Eutor was substituted for Qian Cheng Xing. Elpidio Vitin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Sundberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isaac Sundberg spun around in front of the goal 70 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Vélez Juniors's goal. 72 minutes into the match, Vélez Juniors's goal looked a bit too open when Habil Castolo came free, but Elpidio Vitin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Elpidio Vitin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paolo Eutor, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Sabin Pânzaru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Naike in the 76th minute of the match. Nicolas Roland could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Sabin Pânzaru made a huge save. 78 minutes into the game, the xeneise dream team's Isaac Sundberg nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Elpidio Vitin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. 81 minutes into the match, the xeneise dream team's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Naike came free, but Sabin Pânzaru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 82nd minute Vélez Juniors were awarded a corner. Guido Luzaide went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Guido Luzaide almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but the xeneise dream team's Sabin Pânzaru did a great save. Isaac Sundberg's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Elpidio Vitin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 89 minutes, Paolo Eutor put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Elpidio Vitin. In the 92nd minute Isaac Sundberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elpidio Vitin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. There was no doubt that the xeneise dream team were the better team. the xeneise dream team's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.