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Ilanya Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Yehoshua Siegel made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Rivai Duany managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Ilanya's supporters rose to their feet, but Rivai Duany was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lot Agron breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Hoseifa's goalkeeper Lot Agron, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of FC Ilanya booed when FC Hoseifa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adamson Auerbach didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 10 minutes, Erel Kavod mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Ilanya and the FC Hoseifa players grew even worse after the yellow card. Rivai Duany fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lot Agron having to interfere. After 17 played minutes FC Hoseifa got a freekick which was hit by Dagan Gaoni. Lot Agron showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rivai Duany, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Rivai Duany sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Yehoshua Siegel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ethan Goffman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nati Schultz having to interfere. Lot Agron took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rivai Duany, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 44th minute, Benayahu Katabi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Rivai Duany received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Lot Agron tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rivai Duany to make the kick off. Lot Agron took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benayahu Katabi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benayahu Katabi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in FC Ilanya's zone, Ethan Goffman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nati Schultz came out of the goal and Ethan Goffman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lot Agron stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rivai Duany's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. In the 68th minute, Adamson Auerbach hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Ilanya's Rivai Duany got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 72 minutes into the game, Adamson Auerbach was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Hoseifa's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Ilanya the free kick. Adamson Auerbach hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. If Benayahu Katabi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rivai Duany recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rivai Duany took the ball and in the 78 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lot Agron. Lot Agron dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. FC Ilanya's Benayahu Katabi got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Jean Folt fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Hoseifa's protests and gave Jean Folt a yellow card for diving instead. After 89 played minutes FC Hoseifa got a freekick which was hit by Jean Folt. 94 minutes into the match, FC Hoseifa's goal looked a bit too open when Rivai Duany came free, but Lot Agron reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adamson Auerbach was shown his second yellow card after 95 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 96th match minute, FC Hoseifa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adamson Auerbach to maneuver through the defense. FC Hoseifa's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.