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Spectators: 10984 (Terracing: 8239,
Seating: 2526, VIP seats: 219) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Nuralp Akbal made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nuralp Akbal got free with Gilles Eekhout in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 4 minutes into the match, AC Milan's goalkeeper Gilles Eekhout had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nuralp Akbal. Maximilian Carlsson charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Maximilian Carlsson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Maximilian Carlsson hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. In the 14th minute, Pagos FC's Nuralp Akbal ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gilles Eekhout. Gilles Eekhout yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Manuel Campens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jardel Head, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Manuel Campens took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jardel Head, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th minute Berke Korucu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manuel Campens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gilles Eekhout took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nuralp Akbal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gilles Eekhout showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nuralp Akbal in the 34th minute of the match. In the 34th match minute, AC Milan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jared Wolfman to maneuver through the defense. In the 35th minute, Pablo Escobar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mircea Teodor in the 36th minute of play forced AC Milan's goalkeeper Gilles Eekhout to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gilles Eekhout made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nuralp Akbal in the 37th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nuralp Akbal in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gilles Eekhout saved AC Milan from getting behind. Manuel Campens made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Berke Korucu in the 46th minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Jardel Head stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Uwe Birmes charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Uwe Birmes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Pagos FC's Uwe Birmes got a free kick in the 54th minute. Manuel Campens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jardel Head in the 55th minute of the match. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pagos FC's goalkeeper Manuel Campens, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Pagos FC's Manuel Campens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jardel Head in the 61st minute of play. In the 67th minute, Jardel Head left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AC Milan fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. AC Milan made a substitution. Furkan Vargın replaced Jared Wolfman. Pagos FC's Jason Statham was substituted for Alexandros Komninos. 74 minutes into the match, Pagos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jardel Head came free, but Manuel Campens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. AC Milan's Gilles Eekhout played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Argyris Panteliadis in the 75th minute of play. With a little luck, Pagos FC's Manuel Campens got control of the ball when Qi Le Xiao tried to sneak it across the goal line. 78 minutes into the match, Qi Le Xiao dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Manuel Campens, 1-2. In the 83rd minute Jardel Head shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manuel Campens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 85 minutes, Argyris Panteliadis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pagos FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Argyris Panteliadis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jardel Head in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manuel Campens prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Manuel Campens made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Jardel Head sent off a good shot on target. 91 minutes into the game, Jardel Head recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Manuel Campens. Jardel Head showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. Manuel Campens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jardel Head, who was totally free with the ball in the 98th minute. AC Milan's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.
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