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Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Alexandru Eugen 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. In the 6th match minute, DIPLOMATA FC PAB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Augusto Lara to maneuver through the defense. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Truman Harrington played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olivier Gilg in the 11th minute of play. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandru Eugen in the 12th minute of play. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Truman Harrington played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Augusto Lara in the 15th minute of play. Truman Harrington had great luck who in the 15thth minute grab hold of the ball when Song Xiong Hong from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. In the 16th minute Olivier Gilg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Truman Harrington saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Truman Harrington made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olivier Gilg in the 17th minute of play. In the 20th match minute, DIPLOMATA FC PAB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Augusto Lara to maneuver through the defense. In the 23rd minute Olivier Gilg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Truman Harrington saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 24 minutes PALMEIRAS-UTAH's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Song Xiong Hong who took care of the corner kick. Wilton do Valle could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Truman Harrington made a huge save. Renato Quadross short, quick shot in the 24thth minute got Truman Harrington to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexandru Eugen in the 27th minute of play. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jorge Pirani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dominik Olchawa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 34th minute of the match PALMEIRAS-UTAH got a corner. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Reyes Boyle ran over to the corner to take the kick. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Truman Harrington played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olivier Gilg in the 37th minute of play. 42 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS-UTAH's goal looked a bit too open when Song Xiong Hong came free, but Truman Harrington reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of PALMEIRAS-UTAH booed when DIPLOMATA FC PAB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alan Franco didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

DIPLOMATA FC PAB made a substitution. Ramón Furtado replaced Olivier Gilg. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Bailey Kerns was substituted for Alexandru Eugen. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ramón Furtado to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bailey Kerns. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jorge Pirani in the 57th minute of play. In the 58th minute, José Augusto Lara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Song Xiong Hong recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 63 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS-UTAH's goal looked a bit too open when Ramón Furtado came free, but Truman Harrington reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Eliézer Alvarenga got a free kick in the 64th minute. A hard shot by Quentin Holman from long distance, 64 minutes into the match, got Chico Donato's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Luis Livingston shot from long distance in the 72nd minute, but Chico Donato was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bailey Kerns in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chico Donato saved DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting behind. Luis Livingston hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Ramón Furtado got a free kick in the 79th minute. 85 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bailey Kerns. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bailey Kerns, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jorge Pirani in the 87th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 88th minute of the match PALMEIRAS-UTAH got a corner. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Luis Livingston ran over to the corner to take the kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Jorge Pirani heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. 91 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS-UTAH's goal looked a bit too open when Ramón Furtado came free, but Truman Harrington reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Renato Quadros hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. With a little luck, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato got control of the ball when Bailey Kerns tried to sneak it across the goal line. Chico Donato made a fantastic save in the 97th minute, when Dominik Olchawa sent off a good shot on target. PALMEIRAS-UTAH were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.