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ARBO ARENA
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Qäzänfär Isayev kicked off to start the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Fariz Utanov managed to get in a good position for a shot. ARBO FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fariz Utanov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Laçın Zamanov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Hafiz Äbdüläzimov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xidir Hüseyinli in the 11th minute of play. When ARBO FC's Hafis Ağamirzadä in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xanabad ANS's goalie prevented a goal. Fariz Utanov scored 1-0 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Laçın Zamanov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Hafis Ağamirzadä struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Laçın Zamanov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ARBO FC. Xanabad ANS's defense didn't have a chance, in the 24th minute, when Hafis Ağamirzadä scored to the left of an out of position Laçın Zamanov, making the score, 2-0. Xanabad ANS's Laçın Zamanov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Xanabad ANS from getting a goal against them. Ülvi Sultanov hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Xanabad ANS's Laçın Zamanov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hafis Ağamirzadä in the 31st minute of play. In the 37th match minute, Xanabad ANS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arşimed Isgändärov to maneuver through the defense. Through an outstanding action, after 38 minutes, Laçın Zamanov successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Fariz Utanov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Laçın Zamanov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hafis Ağamirzadä, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Xidir Hüseyinli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Hafis Ağamirzadä to strike the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, ARBO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Yasin Bayramzadä came free, but Hafiz Äbdüläzimov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Hafis Ağamirzadä's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Laçın Zamanov was relentless in the 54th minute of the game. Xidir Hüseyinli's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 56thth minute, Hafiz Äbdüläzimov skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Laçın Zamanov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hafis Ağamirzadä, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 62nd minute Fariz Utanov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Laçın Zamanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Laçın Zamanov came out of the goal in the 65th minute to try and stop a shot by ARBO FC's Hafis Ağamirzadä. But to his dismay, Hafis Ağamirzadä quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. 69 minutes into the match, Xanabad ANS's goal looked a bit too open when Hafis Ağamirzadä came free, but Laçın Zamanov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hafis Ağamirzadä in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Laçın Zamanov saved Xanabad ANS from getting behind. After 72 played minutes Xanabad ANS got a freekick which was hit by Qalib Ağanäbiyev. After a defensive mix-up in Xanabad ANS's zone, Fariz Utanov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Laçın Zamanov came out of the goal and Fariz Utanov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 76 minutes, Soltanmäcid Cäbiyev mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ARBO FC and the Xanabad ANS players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Xanabad ANS booed when ARBO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Soltanmäcid Cäbiyev didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Fariz Utanov managed to get in a good position for a shot. ARBO FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fariz Utanov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Laçın Zamanov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Xidir Hüseyinli scored 3-1 in the 82nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hafiz Äbdüläzimov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 86 minutes into the match, Qäzänfär Isayev dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Hafiz Äbdüläzimov, 3-2. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The ARBO FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Xanabad ANS had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.