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Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mariano Lacasa in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Şeref Özdeş prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zigrīds Olencevics in the 20th minute of play. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by Chile's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tomáš Velíšek was slow to take the kick. During this time MeZoPoTaMYa FK's players had a chance to rest. Şeref Özdeş showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Casaus, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Asaf Songurhan's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 24thth minute, Thiago Pliego skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 26 minutes into the game, Brin Delaney recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Thiago Pliego. Brin Delaney showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. Francisco Carballar kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. MeZoPoTaMYa FK's Tomáš Velíšek shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 30th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Thiago Pliego but with some difficulty. Tomáš Velíšek got in the 31st minute the ball and tried a long shot which scored to the left of Thiago Pliego and thus it was 3-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Asaf Songurhan got free with Thiago Pliego in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. MeZoPoTaMYa FK's Şeref Özdeş played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 36th minute of play. Şeref Özdeş came out of the goal in the 41st minute to try and stop a shot by Chile's Mariano Lacasa. But to his dismay, Mariano Lacasa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 44th minute of play forced MeZoPoTaMYa FK's goalkeeper Şeref Özdeş to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 46 played minutes MeZoPoTaMYa FK got a freekick which was hit by İzzettin Ersevim. Mariano Lacasa, 47 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the 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.

In the 51st match minute, MeZoPoTaMYa FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Halil İbrahim Ceviz to maneuver through the defense. Chile's Orlando Casaus has a good shot, but didn't show it this time. The shot went over the crossbar in the 53rd minute. 55 minutes into the game, Chile's Mariano Lacasa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Şeref Özdeş made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-4. Şeref Özdeş made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 60th minute of play. 62 minutes into the match, MeZoPoTaMYa FK's goalkeeper Şeref Özdeş had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariano Lacasa. Mariano Lacasa might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Şeref Özdeş. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mariano Lacasa ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Orlando Casaus in the 68th minute of play forced MeZoPoTaMYa FK's goalkeeper Şeref Özdeş to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 70 played minutes Chile got a freekick which was hit by Francisco Carballar. After a defensive mix-up in Chile's zone, Asaf Songurhan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Thiago Pliego came out of the goal and Asaf Songurhan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Şeref Özdeş read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. Şeref Özdeş showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Orlando Casaus's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Şeref Özdeş read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. Mariano Lacasa's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Şeref Özdeş firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 83rd minute, Mariano Lacasa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Şeref Özdeş was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-5. The Chile players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.