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NEM CT Stadium
Spectators: 10977 (Terracing: 8234, Seating: 2524, VIP seats: 219) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Kazimierz Traczewski kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute Garth Burrell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremy Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edgardo Silva might have been able to make a better finish in the 11th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Baykan Erincer. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Edgardo Silva ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 11th minute of the match, Edgardo Silva tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Baykan Erincer saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Edgardo Silva took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Baykan Erincer. Baykan Erincer dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Jeremy Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kazimierz Traczewski in the 17th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgardo Silva in the 19th minute of play forced DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's goalkeeper Baykan Erincer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 20 minutes DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Glen Conklin who took care of the corner kick. Akakios Kountouratzis struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Jeremy Nicholas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO. With an all-out effort, New England Minas's Baykan Erincer threw himself towards the right post 29 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Edgardo Silva, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Jeremy Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Garth Burrell in the 30th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute Kazimierz Traczewski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremy Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. New England Minas's Jeremy Nicholas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kazimierz Traczewski in the 32nd minute of play. New England Minas's Jeremy Nicholas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Garth Burrell in the 36th minute of play. Jeremy Nicholas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kazimierz Traczewski in the 39th minute of play. In the 42nd minute, Alperen Öksüz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 47 minutes into the match, New England Minas's goal looked a bit too open when Kazimierz Traczewski came free, but Jeremy Nicholas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Edgardo Silva to strike the kick off in the second half. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Baykan Erincer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgardo Silva in the 53rd minute of play. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kazimierz Traczewski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 66 minutes into the match, DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's goal looked a bit too open when Alperen Öksüz came free, but Baykan Erincer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 70 minutes, Jeremy Nicholas successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Baykan Erincer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgardo Silva, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kazimierz Traczewski in the 74th minute of play forced New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Akakios Kountouratzis in the 76th minute of play forced New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tony Pacheco took the ball and in the 79 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Baykan Erincer. Baykan Erincer dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. New England Minas made a substitution. Emmitt Benson replaced Jörgen Frohm. New England Minas's Arturo Sito was substituted for Edgardo Silva. In the 86th minute, Erik Huang hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to New England Minas getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Lalo Rosas hit a great ball. The supporters of DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO booed when New England Minas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tony Pacheco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Garth Burrell who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 91stth minute tested the skills of Jeremy Nicholas when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The New England Minas fans cheered their team off the field, for while DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.