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Match Report
HALO Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Moises Tello took the kick off in the first half of the match. Elpidio Beat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lin Yu Hai, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Elpidio Beat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Desislav Sergeev in the 5th minute of play. Elpidio Beat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Desislav Sergeev, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Moises Tello's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Shi Peng Zhan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. Elpidio Beat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lin Yu Hai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Desislav Sergeev in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Elpidio Beat saved 25 de Abril Futbol Club from getting behind. Elpidio Beat stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Desislav Sergeev's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. In the 23rd minute of the match 25 de Abril Futbol Club got a corner. HALO HANGZHOU's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Severiano Oliviero ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on 25 de Abril Futbol Club's corner Severiano Oliviero fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Shi Peng Zhan quite easily take care of the ball. After some careless play in the HALO HANGZHOU defense, Moises Tello kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Shi Peng Zhan. The HALO HANGZHOU fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Shi Peng Zhan should have stopped the shot. In the 29th minute, HALO HANGZHOU's Lin Yu Hai dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Elpidio Beat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Desislav Sergeev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 35th minute Desislav Sergeev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elpidio Beat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Leon Fresco got a free kick in the 41st minute. After 45 played minutes HALO HANGZHOU got a freekick which was hit by Lv Jian Xing. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Desislav Sergeev was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute the ball was on its way in behind 25 de Abril Futbol Club's goalkeeper Elpidio Beat, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 58 minutes into the match, HALO HANGZHOU's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Urtungo came free, but Shi Peng Zhan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Enrique Jayvier managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Lv Jian Xing in the 61 minute of the game. 64 minutes into the match, HALO HANGZHOU's goalkeeper Shi Peng Zhan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Moises Tello. In the 66th minute, Desislav Sergeev left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The HALO HANGZHOU fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Desislav Sergeev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elpidio Beat having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Qian Lin Yu in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Elpidio Beat saved 25 de Abril Futbol Club from getting behind. Elpidio Beat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Desislav Sergeev, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. 79 minutes into the game, HALO HANGZHOU's Lin Yu Hai nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Elpidio Beat made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. The HALO HANGZHOU fans' excitement grew in the 82nd match minute when HALO HANGZHOU's Desislav Sergeev looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 5-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 85 played minutes HALO HANGZHOU got a freekick which was hit by Wu Liang Xu. HALO HANGZHOU's Wu Liang Xu got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Elpidio Beat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Desislav Sergeev, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lin Yu Hai in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elpidio Beat prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Elpidio Beat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lin Yu Hai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lin Yu Hai recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 98th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. There was no doubt that HALO HANGZHOU were the better team. HALO HANGZHOU's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.
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