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Mamuta Arena
Spectators: 7216 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 216) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hezi Shapochnik kicked off to start the match. The Cavegol FC fans' excitement grew in the 6th match minute when Cavegol FC's Arland Roisman looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 10 minutes into the game, Ilan Ganon threw the ball into play from the sideline. Mamuta's Bartlomiej Trynda quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. When Cavegol FC's Hezi Shapochnik in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mamuta's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arland Roisman in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christiaan Ivens saved Mamuta from getting behind. Bar Sirkis made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Yechia Malik sent off a good shot on target. 17 minutes into the match, Arland Roisman notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Mamuta's Christiaan Ivens. Christiaan Ivens was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 24 minutes into the match, Mamuta's goal looked a bit too open when Arland Roisman came free, but Christiaan Ivens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hezi Shapochnik in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christiaan Ivens saved Mamuta from getting behind. Christiaan Ivens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hezi Shapochnik, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Christiaan Ivens took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hezi Shapochnik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yamin Gyllenhaal in the 41st minute of play forced Mamuta's goalkeeper Christiaan Ivens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 42nd minute, Yechia Malik hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arland Roisman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 45 minutes into the match, Cavegol FC's goal looked a bit too open when Yechia Malik came free, but Bar Sirkis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christiaan Ivens made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ilan Ganon in the 47th minute of play. After the first half Cavegol FC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Azarious Litvak made a kick off. Mamuta's Christiaan Ivens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arland Roisman in the 51st minute of play. A hard shot 53 in the game by Hezi Shapochnik from a close distance when the talented Christiaan Ivens managed to make a qualified save. Mamuta's players were relieved. Hezi Shapochnik's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Christiaan Ivens read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. Christiaan Ivens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arland Roisman, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. The corner led Cavegol FC's Przemyslaw Lipinski to fire away a dangerous shot which Christiaan Ivens despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Hezi Shapochnik who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 64thth minute tested the skills of Christiaan Ivens when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hezi Shapochnik got free with Christiaan Ivens in the 69th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Christiaan Ivens took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arland Roisman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Christiaan Ivens managed to avoid a goal in the 71stth minute, when Cavegol FC's Yamin Gyllenhaal fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Mamuta's Christiaan Ivens proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Mamuta from getting a goal against them. 76 minutes into the match, Hezi Shapochnik had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Christiaan Ivens. Mamuta's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Hezi Shapochnik was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. Christiaan Ivens stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arland Roisman's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. Cavegol FC's Bar Sirkis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yechia Malik in the 80th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Mamuta's zone, Arland Roisman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christiaan Ivens came out of the goal and Arland Roisman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Hezi Shapochnik could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Christiaan Ivens made a huge save. After 91 played minutes Mamuta got a freekick which was hit by Yechia Malik. Hezi Shapochnik's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 93rdth minute, Christiaan Ivens skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 94th play minute Hezi Shapochnik came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Christiaan Ivens. 0-7. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Cavegol FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.