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Marcelo A. Bielsa
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alexander Palmer made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, AFTER GYM FC's Ildefonso Ramone got a free kick in the 2nd minute. If Sixto Lorenz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sixto Lorenz in the 7th minute of play forced Growlithe FC's goalkeeper Bernabe Armani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eros Mancuso hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind AFTER GYM FC's goalkeeper Ovidiu Acatincăi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 21st minute Sixto Lorenz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernabe Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind AFTER GYM FC's goalkeeper Ovidiu Acatincăi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 38th minute Sixto Lorenz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernabe Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of AFTER GYM FC booed when Growlithe FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodrigo Montes didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 41 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Growlithe FC! Growlithe FC:s Bernabe Armani showed great skill when he stopped Fiori Mandrak:s penalty. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sixto Lorenz was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Growlithe FC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Angelo Burni hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sixto Lorenz in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bernabe Armani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Bernabe Armani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sixto Lorenz, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Ovidiu Acatincăi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexander Palmer, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Growlithe FC made a substitution. Barış Ziya replaced Alexander Palmer. With an all-out effort, AFTER GYM FC's Bernabe Armani threw himself towards the right post 75 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Maciej Burdzel, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Ovidiu Acatincăi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Barış Ziya in the 78th minute of play. If Maciej Burdzel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 82ndth minute of the game Maciej Burdzel who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Growlithe FC's Bernabe Armani was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 84 minutes into the match, AFTER GYM FC's goal looked a bit too open when Barış Ziya came free, but Ovidiu Acatincăi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Growlithe FC were awarded a corner in the 86th minute after AFTER GYM FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ahmet Baki Ulualp took the corner. Bernabe Armani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maciej Burdzel, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Ovidiu Acatincăi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barış Ziya, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. After 93 minutes of play, AFTER GYM FC's Maciej Burdzel made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Bernabe Armani was left in no man's land by his defense there! The AFTER GYM FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.