ESA MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Esmeralda AFC's Andrew Dalli started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Jorge Armani came out of the goal in the 5th minute to try and stop a shot by Andırın SK's Türkeş Akşit. But to his dismay, Türkeş Akşit quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Zhu Ao made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eloy Calvino in the 12th minute of play. Esmeralda AFC's Jorge Armani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Türkeş Akşit in the 20th minute of play. When Andırın SK's Türkeş Akşit in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Esmeralda AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Türkeş Akşit's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jorge Armani read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Andırın SK's Zhu Ao proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Andırın SK from getting a goal against them. 31 minutes into the game, Zülfü Sungur recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Zhu Ao. Zülfü Sungur showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. In the 43rd match minute, Esmeralda AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lê Yang to maneuver through the defense. 45 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Türkeş Akşit came free, but Jorge Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zhu Ao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eloy Calvino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Türkeş Akşit made a kick off. When Türkeş Akşit came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Andırın SK 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 Türkeş Akşit couldn't finish the play. After having played for 54 minutes, Türkeş Akşit managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Andırın SK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Türkeş Akşit was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jorge Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Türkeş Akşit in the 56th minute of play. After 57 played minutes Esmeralda AFC got a freekick which was hit by Aquilino Quinten. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Olaf Jarosz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Andırın SK's supporters rose to their feet, but Olaf Jarosz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jorge Armani breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 2-2 became the score in the 67th minute when Andrew Dalli elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. 74 minutes into the match, Andırın SK's goal looked a bit too open when Zülfü Sungur came free, but Zhu Ao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jorge Armani was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lou Mazuret showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 75 minute of play. Esmeralda AFC made a substitution. Nicasio Fonda replaced David Banegas. Esmeralda AFC's Jorge Armani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olaf Jarosz in the 79th minute of play. In the 80th minute Lou Mazuret shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 81st minute Andırın SK were awarded a corner. Naci Tansu went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Esmeralda AFC's goalie and right to İslam Mengüalp. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Esmeralda AFC's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Zhu Ao showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eloy Calvino, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Olaf Jarosz got free with Jorge Armani in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Zhu Ao stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nicasio Fonda's shot from short distance in the 89th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lou Mazuret in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jorge Armani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 93 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Lou Mazuret came free, but Jorge Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Andırın SK booed when Esmeralda AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Di Yong Yu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 95th match minute, Andırın SK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olaf Jarosz to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Andırın SK had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.
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