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NatLihi Arena
Spectators: 10887 (Terracing: 8166, Seating: 2504, VIP seats: 217) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Marcus-Vinícius Berg got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute, Dekel Glas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Neve Lihi's goalkeeper Erel Serour, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 10th match minute, Neve Lihi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mattanel Sapir to maneuver through the defense. Neve Lihi's Erel Serour played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcus-Vinícius Berg in the 11th minute of play. Negev Hershtog fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aki Pego having to interfere. Neve Lihi's Erel Serour played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcus-Vinícius Berg in the 15th minute of play. In the 15th minute, Marcus-Vinícius Berg ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Erel Serour was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. The audience was convinced that Marcus-Vinícius Berg's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Erel Serour was relentless in the 18th minute of the game. Rafael Lucas charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rafael Lucas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Erel Serour took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcus-Vinícius Berg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd minute Negev Hershtog shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aki Pego saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aki Pego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Negev Hershtog in the 42nd minute of play. Erel Serour showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcus-Vinícius Berg, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After the first half Magen David were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Magen David's Boyde Bleazard was substituted for Aksel Medelsheim. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Negev Hershtog was the one to do the kick off. Magen David's Aki Pego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafael Lucas in the 55th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jedaiah Sakhai in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Erel Serour saved Neve Lihi from getting behind. 57 minutes into the match, Magen David's goal looked a bit too open when Negev Hershtog came free, but Aki Pego reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute Negev Hershtog shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aki Pego saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jedaiah Sakhai's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Erel Serour read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. The corner led Magen David's Shen Gang Zhen to fire away a dangerous shot which Erel Serour despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Erel Serour made a fantastic save in the 76th minute, when Jedaiah Sakhai sent off a good shot on target. Yu Liang Ao hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Abell Jessel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Neve Lihi's supporters rose to their feet, but Abell Jessel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aki Pego breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aki Pego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yada Kleiman, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Neve Lihi's zone, Boyde Bleazard stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erel Serour came out of the goal and Boyde Bleazard tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aki Pego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Negev Hershtog in the 88th minute of the match. Aki Pego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Lucas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 93 minutes into the match, Magen David's goal looked a bit too open when Negev Hershtog came free, but Aki Pego reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Magen David 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.