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ARENA ITAFUT 4EVER
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Boguslaw Tarasek kicked off to start the match. Marco Day made an important save on a dangerous shot by José Sand in the 8th minute. 11 minutes into the game, José Sand recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marco Day. José Sand showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Nilson Peres made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 14th minute of play. When USA's Monty Rogers in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ITAFUT 4EVER's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers José Sand in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. In the 23rd minute ITAFUT 4EVER were awarded a corner. José Sand went to the cornerflag to take it. 26 minutes into the match, Cassius Byrne had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nilson Peres. ITAFUT 4EVER's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cassius Byrne was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Boguslaw Tarasek in the 33rd minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Boguslaw Tarasek in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when José Sand tried to sneak it across the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, USA's goalkeeper Marco Day had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by José Sand. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Monty Rogers in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nilson Peres prevented the ball from getting in the gole. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Sand in the 46th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Cassius Byrne made the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, ITAFUT 4EVER's Nilson Peres got control of the ball when Cassius Byrne tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 53 minutes, Cassius Byrne managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. USA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cassius Byrne was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. USA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Cassius Byrne in the 56th minute. The corner ended in Edward Mcdonald almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but ITAFUT 4EVER's Nilson Peres did a great save. Nilson Peres didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Diego Bradley went, in the 57th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Sand in the 61st minute of the match. Nilson Peres showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 63rd minute of the match. Nilson Peres showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 64th minute of the match. ITAFUT 4EVER made a substitution. Jardel Baggio replaced José Sand. ITAFUT 4EVER's Sidney Bertassi was substituted for Boguslaw Tarasek. In the 69th minute ITAFUT 4EVER were awarded a corner. Sidney Bertassi went to the cornerflag to take it. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jardel Baggio, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. In the 74thth minute of the game Jardel Baggio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but USA's Marco Day was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jardel Baggio in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marco Day prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nilson Peres was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Monty Rogers showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 75 minute of play. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. In the 90th minute Khalid Parry shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nilson Peres saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Jardel Baggio managed to get in a good position for a shot. ITAFUT 4EVER's supporters rose to their feet, but Jardel Baggio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marco Day breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. ITAFUT 4EVER's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Khalid Parry 95 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 3-4. When the match was over USA could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than ITAFUT 4EVER throughout the match.