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Red Bull Arena
Spectators: 7750 (Terracing: 5814, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) Real Kemi's Esa Lehtimäki 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. Matias Laitila received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Paavo Kaukomaa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Esa Lehtimäki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paavo Kaukomaa having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, New York Red Bulls's goal looked a bit too open when Esa Lehtimäki came free, but Paavo Kaukomaa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paavo Kaukomaa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matias Laitila in the 10th minute of play. Esa Lehtimäki received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Paavo Kaukomaa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Esa Lehtimäki struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Paavo Kaukomaa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Real Kemi. Vilppu Ryynänen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind Real Kemi's goalkeeper Turkka Manninen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Benjamin Järvensivu kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Paavo Kaukomaa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esa Lehtimäki in the 26th minute of the match. Real Kemi's Esa Lehtimäki got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Real Kemi's Esa Lehtimäki in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye New York Red Bulls's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Real Kemi's Turkka Manninen got control of the ball when Vilppu Ryynänen tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in New York Red Bulls's zone, Matias Laitila stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paavo Kaukomaa came out of the goal and Matias Laitila tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jaakkima Jokela could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Turkka Manninen made a huge save. After 41 played minutes Real Kemi got a freekick which was hit by Allan Laurila. Jani Henriksson was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 42nd minute. New York Red Bulls's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. After 44 minutes, Antti Niskala mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Real Kemi and the New York Red Bulls players grew even worse after the yellow card. Antti Niskala hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. 45 minutes into the match, New York Red Bulls's Niklas Ojanen broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Real Kemi's Turkka Manninen proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 47th minute of the match, managed to save Real Kemi from getting a goal against them. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Jani Henriksson to make the kick off. Vilppu Ryynänen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Turkka Manninen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 55 minutes into the game, Jani Henriksson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Turkka Manninen was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, New York Red Bulls's Paavo Kaukomaa got control of the ball when Esa Lehtimäki tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 61 minutes, Allan Laurila mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Real Kemi and the New York Red Bulls players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 62nd minute, Allan Laurila hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 63 minutes into the match, New York Red Bulls's Niklas Ojanen broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 71stth minute of the game Vilppu Ryynänen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Kemi's Turkka Manninen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Eerikki Saarinen kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Jani Henriksson struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Turkka Manninen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for New York Red Bulls. Turkka Manninen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vilppu Ryynänen, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. 84 minutes into the game, New York Red Bulls's Jani Henriksson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Turkka Manninen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Matias Laitila got free with Paavo Kaukomaa in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Nuutti Jousmäki hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Real Kemi's zone, Vilppu Ryynänen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Turkka Manninen came out of the goal and Vilppu Ryynänen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. New York Red Bulls had won after a very even match.