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Spectators: 10865 (Terracing: 8150, Seating: 2499, VIP seats: 216) Zengezur's Şahin Ağankäri started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Sahib Baloğlanov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zaur Äläsgärov having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Şahin Ağankäri in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zaur Äläsgärov saved XTQ FK from getting behind. Brimar Theódórsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Evandro Santana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pierre-Antoine Houdini's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Brimar Theódórsson firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a rather tough play, Zengezur's Şahin Ağankäri got a free kick in the 19th minute. Zaur Äläsgärov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tofiq Zülfüqarov, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. After having played for 25 minutes, Pierre-Antoine Houdini managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. XTQ FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pierre-Antoine Houdini was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Zengezur's Qärib Äşräfov got a free kick in the 26th minute. With a little luck, Zengezur's Brimar Theódórsson got control of the ball when Evandro Santana tried to sneak it across the goal line. 30 minutes into the game, Tofiq Zülfüqarov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Zaur Äläsgärov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Şahin Ağankäri took the ball and in the 33 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Zaur Äläsgärov. Zaur Äläsgärov dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. A collision led to Zengezur getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Rövşän Äliyev hit a great ball. In the 48th minute, XTQ FK's Evandro Santana ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Brimar Theódórsson. Brimar Theódórsson yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Evandro Santana made a kick off. After 53 played minutes XTQ FK got a freekick which was hit by Rüfät Balağayev. Shao Shu Chao hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. When XTQ FK's Evandro Santana in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zengezur's goalie prevented a goal. Joel Rebelo charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joel Rebelo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 65 played minutes XTQ FK got a freekick which was hit by Joel Rebelo. Zaur Äläsgärov was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Haydar İsmet showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 69 minute of play. 72 minutes into the match, XTQ FK's goal looked a bit too open when Haydar İsmet came free, but Zaur Äläsgärov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When XTQ FK's Sälim Rüstämov in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zengezur's goalie prevented a goal. Zaur Äläsgärov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Şahin Ağankäri, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. The supporters of Zengezur booed when XTQ FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Rebelo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Haydar İsmet received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Zaur Äläsgärov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 90th minute, Tofiq Zülfüqarov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tofiq Zülfüqarov in the 92ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Zaur Äläsgärov, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Evandro Santana scored 4-3 in the 94th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Brimar Theódórsson, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Brimar Theódórsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pierre-Antoine Houdini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The XTQ FK fans cheered their team off the field, for while Zengezur had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.