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Hai sa fim High!
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Juan Eduardo Guerrero started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 2nd minute of play forced FC MeHigh's goalkeeper Jailson Abraão to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 4 minutes into the match, FC MeHigh's goal looked a bit too open when Cassius Byrne came free, but Jailson Abraão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Eduardo Guerrero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of USA booed when FC MeHigh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Narcis Crișan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ahmet Hasan Keyfer made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 11thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Marco Day would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Traian Curuțiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19th minute, Juan Eduardo Guerrero 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. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juan Eduardo Guerrero in the 21st minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ahmet Hasan Keyfer got free with Marco Day in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 29 minutes had been played when some careless play by USA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ahmet Hasan Keyfer was slow to take the kick. During this time FC MeHigh's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Ahmet Hasan Keyfer got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Marco Day quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Traian Curuțiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. After 32 minutes USA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ahmet Hasan Keyfer who took care of the corner kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Traian Curuțiu in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ahmet Hasan Keyfer in the 39th 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. When USA's Cassius Byrne in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC MeHigh's goalie prevented a goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cassius Byrne made a kick off. Jailson Abraão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 51st minute of play. In the 52nd minute of the game, Edward Mcdonald landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. Saruhan Akyazıcı charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Saruhan Akyazıcı the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Saruhan Akyazıcı hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Saruhan Akyazıcı sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. 67 minutes into the match, FC MeHigh's Traian Curuțiu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marco Day narrowly saved just below the crossbar. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Philip Åkerman in the 74th minute of play. FC MeHigh's Jailson Abraão proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save FC MeHigh from getting a goal against them. 86 minutes into the game, Traian Curuțiu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Marco Day was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Gigi Joanță fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC MeHigh's protests and gave Gigi Joanță a yellow card for diving instead. In the 95th minute, Gigi Joanță hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC MeHigh's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.