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AA Arena
Spectators: 10867 (Terracing: 8151, Seating: 2499, VIP seats: 217) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Edgardo Silva made the kick off which started today's match. Edgardo Silva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Arvin Hökkvist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgardo Silva in the 5th minute of play. New England Minas's Glen Conklin quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Robbin De Brouwer, made in the 7th minute of the game. Arvin Hökkvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgardo Silva, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. 11 minutes had been played when some careless play by American Airlines's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jörgen Frohm was slow to take the kick. During this time New England Minas's players had a chance to rest. New England Minas's Jörgen Frohm was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arvin Hökkvist in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Edgardo Silva struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Arvin Hökkvist didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for New England Minas. If Edgardo Silva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Arvin Hökkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgardo Silva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arvin Hökkvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgardo Silva in the 20th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Edgardo Silva managed to get in a good position for a shot. New England Minas's supporters rose to their feet, but Edgardo Silva was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arvin Hökkvist breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Arvin Hökkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgardo Silva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When American Airlines's Anoush Khalatbari in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye New England Minas's goalie prevented a goal. 30 minutes into the game, Edwin 雷震南 recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jeremy Nicholas. Edwin 雷震南 showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. New England Minas's attentive Glen Conklin managed to snatch the ball when Robbin De Brouwer made a throw-in in the 33rd minute of the game. After some careless play in the American Airlines defense, Edgardo Silva kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arvin Hökkvist. The American Airlines fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arvin Hökkvist should have stopped the shot. In the 46th minute of the match Conny Tingberg sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arvin Hökkvist skillfully saved the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Anoush Khalatbari was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, New England Minas's goal looked a bit too open when Fabio Cannata came free, but Jeremy Nicholas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anoush Khalatbari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jeremy Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Darnell Metcalf in the 55th minute of the match. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anoush Khalatbari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 60th minute Anoush Khalatbari shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremy Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 64th minute the ball was on its way in behind American Airlines's goalkeeper Arvin Hökkvist, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anoush Khalatbari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arvin Hökkvist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgardo Silva in the 77th minute of play. After 77 minutes of play, New England Minas's Edgardo Silva made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arvin Hökkvist was left in no man's land by his defense there! New England Minas's Tio Lio was substituted for Edgardo Silva. American Airlines made a substitution. Carlo Trujillo replaced Sol French. Jeremy Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lorenzo Kellogg in the 83rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anoush Khalatbari in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jeremy Nicholas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Robbin De Brouwer made in the 89th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by New England Minas's Glen Conklin. Arvin Hökkvist made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Tio Lio sent off a good shot on target.