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Spectators: 52 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 12, VIP seats: 1) An unexpectedly hard shot by James Batistuta in the 3rd minute of play forced Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 5 minutes of play, A4p FC Gad's James Batistuta made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Benito Sanz was left in no man's land by his defense there! Juan Rubio kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. 邱振广 sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When 邱振广 came up free with the goalie in the 16th minute, the A4p FC Gad fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that 邱振广 couldn't finish the play. When the match had gone on for 18 minutes, James Batistuta put it in 3-0 from a short distance just to the right of Benito Sanz. 21 minutes into the match, Alessandro Del Piero notched a goal, 4-0, to the right of Costa Rica's Benito Sanz. Benito Sanz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Benito Sanz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from King Scorpio, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. In the 28th minute, King Scorpio made a precise shot to the right of Benito Sanz. Costa Rica's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. 31 minutes into the match, Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dumitru Purcărete. Benito Sanz made an important save on a dangerous shot by James Batistuta in the 33rd minute. Juan Rubio kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcin Pachucki in the 36th minute of play forced Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when James Batistuta got free with Benito Sanz in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Benito Sanz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dumitru Purcărete, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benito Sanz stood somewhat misplaced when Dumitru Purcărete came free in front of goal and shot 6-0 to the left of him in the 39 minute. When A4p FC Gad's James Batistuta in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Costa Rica's goalie prevented a goal.

James Batistuta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Axel Tasis's late challenge caught a A4p FC Gad's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Axel Tasis helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Costa Rica's Axel Tasis got a free kick in the 52nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by James Batistuta in the 53rd minute of play forced Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benito Sanz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from King Scorpio, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling James Batistuta in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Benito Sanz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Costa Rica's Alan Moruga got a free kick in the 57th minute. After 58 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Costa Rica! In the 60th minute James Batistuta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benito Sanz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 61 minutes into the game, Alan Moruga was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Costa Rica's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave A4p FC Gad the free kick. The supporters of A4p FC Gad booed when Costa Rica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alan Moruga didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Costa Rica getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Alan Moruga hit a great ball. Benito Sanz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from James Batistuta in the 63rd minute of play. When the match had gone on for 65 minutes, James Batistuta put it in 8-0 from a short distance just to the right of Benito Sanz. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. Gică Busuioc replaced James Batistuta. Benito Sanz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gică Busuioc, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. When the match had gone on for 71 minutes, Gică Busuioc put it in 9-0 from a short distance just to the right of Benito Sanz. Flavius Cândroveanu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benito Sanz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. In the 75th minute Flavius Cândroveanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benito Sanz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 76th minute, King Scorpio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The A4p FC Gad fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 10-0. Dumitru Purcărete sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Benito Sanz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Flavius Cândroveanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Benito Sanz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Flavius Cândroveanu in the 90th minute of play. After 90 minutes, Gică Busuioc made it 13-0 with a short kick to the right side. Costa Rica's Benito Sanz tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gică Busuioc in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Benito Sanz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gică Busuioc in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Benito Sanz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dumitru Purcărete took the ball and in the 97 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Benito Sanz. Benito Sanz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 14-0. A4p FC Gad walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.