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Noumea Arena
Spectators: 10874 (Terracing: 8156, Seating: 2501, VIP seats: 217) Michal Wolniewicz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Archie Balabagan's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Archie Balabagan in the 7th minute of play forced Koror FC's goalkeeper Michal Wolniewicz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 8 minutes had been played when some careless play by Koror FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Victorino Balondo was slow to take the kick. During this time Kyoto Sanga F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. Victorino Balondo made a great header on Kyoto Sanga F.C.'s corner, it was just that Koror FC's Michal Wolniewicz managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 12th minute, Henriqua Tucay left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Kyoto Sanga F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. A collision led to Kyoto Sanga F.C. getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Nicholas Macasa hit a great ball. A hard shot by Hasler Lampert from long distance, 24 minutes into the match, got Bayan Bonzon's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Henriqua Tucay kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Javier Hernandez in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bayan Bonzon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Kyoto Sanga F.C.'s Clarence Pumaren in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Koror FC's goalie prevented a goal. Michal Wolniewicz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Archie Balabagan in the 37th minute of play. When Shaq Rosillo fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Koror FC's protests and gave Shaq Rosillo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 45th match minute, Koror FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Shaq Rosillo to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Clarence Pumaren in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Michal Wolniewicz saved Koror FC from getting behind. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Koror FC's Michal Wolniewicz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save Koror FC from getting a goal against them. Clarence Pumaren in the 58thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Michal Wolniewicz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 59 played minutes Kyoto Sanga F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Archie Balabagan. 61 minutes into the match, Koror FC's goal looked a bit too open when Clarence Pumaren came free, but Michal Wolniewicz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Koror FC's Javier Hernandez got a free kick in the 65th minute. In the 67th match minute, Koror FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Javier Hernandez to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aurelius Latap during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 70 played minutes Kyoto Sanga F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Aurelius Latap. Michal Wolniewicz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Archie Balabagan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Archie Balabagan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Koror FC's Michal Wolniewicz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Archie Balabagan in the 77th minute of play. Clarence Sarigumba struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Bayan Bonzon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Koror FC. A collision led to Kyoto Sanga F.C. getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Romel Limbo hit a great ball.