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Spectators: 7119 (Terracing: 5300, Seating: 1675, VIP seats: 144) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Qu Zhen Guo kicked off to start the match. Laureano Fertus didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Qu Zhen Guo went, in the 3rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 14th minute Qu Zhen Guo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Laureano Fertus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Qu Zhen Guo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 16 minutes into the game, Amador Poz threw the ball into play from the sideline. Intergalactic Pong FC's Vince Digby quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Intergalactic Pong FC's Vince Digby got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Laureano Fertus didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Qu Zhen Guo went, in the 19th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. Laureano Fertus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Qu Zhen Guo, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 24th minute, Qu Zhen Guo had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Gregorio Cordarin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Laureano Fertus read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. In the 35th minute Gregorio Cordarin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Laureano Fertus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gregorio Cordarin in the 38th minute of play forced Palma FC's goalkeeper Laureano Fertus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Laureano Fertus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gregorio Cordarin in the 40th minute of the match. Gregorio Cordarin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Laureano Fertus having to interfere. Laureano Fertus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gregorio Cordarin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 47 minutes, Amador Poz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Palma FC and the Intergalactic Pong FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 47th match minute, Palma FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amador Poz to maneuver through the defense. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Godofredo Maldonado to strike the kick off in the second half. Gregorio Cordarin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Laureano Fertus having to interfere. Vince Digby blasted a shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Laureano Fertus having to make a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gregorio Cordarin got free with Laureano Fertus in the 65th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Laureano Fertus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gregorio Cordarin, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Intergalactic Pong FC's Gregorio Cordarin got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 71st minute, Gregorio Cordarin left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Intergalactic Pong FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-5. The supporters of Palma FC booed when Intergalactic Pong FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filiberto Rito didn't get a good kick on the ball. Amador Poz took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 81st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Simon Igon. Intergalactic Pong FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 83rd minute, Gregorio Cordarin 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. In the 84th minute Gregorio Cordarin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Laureano Fertus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gregorio Cordarin in the 88th minute of play forced Palma FC's goalkeeper Laureano Fertus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 94 minutes into the match, Palma FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gregorio Cordarin came free, but Laureano Fertus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Palma FC's zone, Gregorio Cordarin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Laureano Fertus came out of the goal and Gregorio Cordarin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Palma FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Intergalactic Pong FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.