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Estadio Copetonas
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Pompiliu Ciutacu made the kick off which started today's match. Breno da Mata sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcelo Cordairo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Liu Yuan in the 5th minute of play. Marcelo Cordairo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Liu Yuan in the 8th minute of the match. 8 minutes into the game, Athletic Bostero's Liu Yuan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcelo Cordairo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Pompiliu Ciutacu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Cecilio Martinez made a huge save. Marcelo Cordairo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liu Yuan, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hüseyin Rahmi Tanpınar in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcelo Cordairo saved Copetonas AFC from getting behind. After 19 played minutes Copetonas AFC got a freekick which was hit by Felix Txindoki. After 21 played minutes Copetonas AFC got a freekick which was hit by Breno da Mata. 27 minutes into the match, Athletic Bostero's goal looked a bit too open when Breno da Mata came free, but Cecilio Martinez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, Breno da Mata had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cecilio Martinez. Athletic Bostero's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Breno da Mata was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Breno da Mata in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cecilio Martinez saved Athletic Bostero from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liu Yuan in the 39th minute of play forced Copetonas AFC's goalkeeper Marcelo Cordairo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcelo Cordairo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hüseyin Rahmi Tanpınar's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. Nicolas Tipi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Marcelo Cordairo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Hüseyin Rahmi Tanpınar made the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Copetonas AFC's goalkeeper Marcelo Cordairo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Liu Yuan. Silvio Garikoitz kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. A hard shot 60 in the game by Liu Yuan from a close distance when the talented Marcelo Cordairo managed to make a qualified save. Copetonas AFC's players were relieved. Marcelo Cordairo made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Liu Yuan sent off a good shot on target. 66 minutes into the match, Liu Yuan had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcelo Cordairo. Copetonas AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Liu Yuan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Epifanio Canor in the 70th minute of play forced Athletic Bostero's goalkeeper Cecilio Martinez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ralph Spaan was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 70 minutes into the match. Liu Yuan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcelo Cordairo having to interfere. 76 minutes into the game, Liu Yuan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marcelo Cordairo. Liu Yuan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-3. Copetonas AFC made a substitution. Diego Illan replaced Casper Fasting. Liu Yuan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Marcelo Cordairo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Athletic Bostero's Liu Yuan got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Liu Yuan's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Marcelo Cordairo firmly grabbed it by the left post. Liu Yuan came free with the goalkeeper in the 93rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Marcelo Cordairo could save by the left post. The Athletic Bostero 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.