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ARENA DO GIOIA TAURO
Spectators: 6919 (Terracing: 5809, Seating: 1100, VIP seats: 10) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Roberto Eskuin started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd minute Amancio Ricart shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Söncke Gärtner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute Steve Hyuga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Söncke Gärtner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Konstantinos Kermelidis in the 6th minute of play forced Gioiese Calcio's goalkeeper Söncke Gärtner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 8th minute Amancio Ricart shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Söncke Gärtner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Paolo Pereyra stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kamer Hammer's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. When Gioiese Calcio's Roberto Eskuin in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ManagerZone Academy's goalie prevented a goal. In the 21st minute Konstantinos Kermelidis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Söncke Gärtner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kamer Hammer was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 22 minutes into the match. The referee gave ManagerZone Academy a penalty, 24 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Feliciano Mitxel, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Gioiese Calcio's Söncke Gärtner. 0-1. Söncke Gärtner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steve Hyuga, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Amancio Ricart in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Söncke Gärtner prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Steve Hyuga in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Söncke Gärtner prevented the ball from getting in the gole. ManagerZone Academy's Paolo Pereyra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arnulfo Savier in the 38th minute of play. After 45 played minutes ManagerZone Academy got a freekick which was hit by Steve Hyuga. Arnulfo Savier charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arnulfo Savier the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Arnulfo Savier kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, ManagerZone Academy's Feliciano Mitxel tried to score from far away in the 48th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. After the first half ManagerZone Academy were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After 53 played minutes ManagerZone Academy got a freekick which was hit by Gabino Silva. Gerardo Ramone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Söncke Gärtner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Steve Hyuga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 58thth minute of the game Amancio Ricart who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gioiese Calcio's Söncke Gärtner was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 62 minutes into the match, ManagerZone Academy's goal looked a bit too open when Gerardo Ramone came free, but Paolo Pereyra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paolo Pereyra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gerardo Ramone in the 67th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Gioiese Calcio's Abelardo Fonso got a free kick in the 68th minute. 69 minutes into the game, Gerardo Ramone was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gioiese Calcio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ManagerZone Academy the free kick. A collision led to Gioiese Calcio getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Gerardo Ramone hit a great ball. Söncke Gärtner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Steve Hyuga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paolo Pereyra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerardo Ramone, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paolo Pereyra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaias Urbes in the 76th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Steve Hyuga in the 79th minute of play forced Gioiese Calcio's goalkeeper Söncke Gärtner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Steve Hyuga got free with Söncke Gärtner in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. ManagerZone Academy's Steve Hyuga managed to work through Gioiese Calcio's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Steve Hyuga dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Paolo Pereyra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaias Urbes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle sounded ManagerZone Academy left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Gioiese Calcio.