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Arena da Mata
Spectators: 8132 (Terracing: 6100, Seating: 1871, VIP seats: 161) In the 9thth minute of the game Dario Saturno who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Neasden United's Thom Key was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Deportivo De La Mata booed when Neasden United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Neil Hazledine didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Neasden United booed when Deportivo De La Mata was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emiliano Torrente didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 18 minutes, Darren Gamble mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Neasden United and the Deportivo De La Mata players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Deportivo De La Mata booed when Neasden United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Darren Gamble didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 21st minute Tod Le Saux suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bill Reddington during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Emiliano Torrente struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Thom Key didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo De La Mata. Emiliano Torrente struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Thom Key didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo De La Mata. In the 29th minute, Neil Hazledine hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Emiliano Torrente's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Thom Key read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. John Cunnah hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Emiliano Torrente managed to get in a good position for a shot. Deportivo De La Mata's supporters rose to their feet, but Emiliano Torrente was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Thom Key breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Emiliano Torrente fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thom Key having to interfere. A hard shot 41 in the game by Emiliano Torrente from a close distance when the talented Thom Key managed to make a qualified save. Neasden United's players were relieved. The Deportivo De La Mata fans' excitement grew in the 42nd match minute when Deportivo De La Mata's Emiliano Torrente 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After having played for 46 minutes, Emiliano Torrente managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo De La Mata's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emiliano Torrente was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Willie Botham to make the kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Codruț Meleșcanu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo De La Mata's supporters crossed their fingers, but Codruț Meleșcanu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 56thth minute of the game Willie Botham who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Deportivo De La Mata's Oscar Moore was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. John Cunnah came free with the goalkeeper in the 61st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Oscar Moore could save by the left post. Deportivo De La Mata's Emiliano Torrente got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Codruț Meleșcanu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thom Key having to interfere. In the 71st match minute, Neasden United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Darren Gamble to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Willie Botham in the 73rd minute of play forced Deportivo De La Mata's goalkeeper Oscar Moore to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 2-1 became the score in the 76th minute when Emiliano Torrente elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After 81 minutes, Emiliano Torrente made it 3-1 with a short kick to the right side. Neasden United's Thom Key tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Dario Saturno struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Thom Key didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo De La Mata. Thom Key showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emiliano Torrente in the 84th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emiliano Torrente in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Thom Key prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 88 minutes into the match, Emiliano Torrente notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Neasden United's Thom Key . Thom Key was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Codruț Meleșcanu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee ended the match the Deportivo De La Mata players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.