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Sulam
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Evenezer Vickman started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. FC Sulam were furious when Gevaram Lechem was red carded, 5 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The supporters of GAIA booed when FC Sulam was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gevaram Lechem didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in FC Sulam's zone, Kfir Karrol stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Yachil Shaalo came out of the goal and Kfir Karrol tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Yachil Shaalo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jehonathan Garfield, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. In the 11th minute, Jehonathan Garfield hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Niram Buyum struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Reuven Aronson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Sulam. After a rather tough play, GAIA's Ardon Shinhav got a free kick in the 20th minute. Niram Buyum charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Niram Buyum the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 22 played minutes FC Sulam got a freekick which was hit by Niram Buyum. After a rather tough play, FC Sulam's Eliraz Manuel got a free kick in the 25th minute. 26 minutes into the match, GAIA's Robbie del Monte sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Yachil Shaalo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Yachil Shaalo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robbie del Monte, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Avidor Gelberg hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. After 40 minutes, Abie Sinder mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Sulam and the GAIA players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, FC Sulam's Abie Sinder got a free kick in the 40th minute. Yachil Shaalo didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when GAIA's Robbie del Monte shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Robbie del Monte made a kick off. Robbie del Monte could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Yachil Shaalo made a huge save. Igal Rabe kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Jedaiah Gabor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Reuven Aronson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abie Sinder in the 66th minute of play. Abie Sinder blasted a shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Reuven Aronson having to make a save. In the 69th match minute, FC Sulam was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Niram Buyum to maneuver through the defense. Niram Buyum received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Reuven Aronson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Abie Sinder received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Reuven Aronson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Robbie del Monte's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 78thth minute, Yachil Shaalo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 80 minutes into the game, Robbie del Monte recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Yachil Shaalo. Robbie del Monte showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. After having played for 84 minutes, Abie Sinder managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Sulam's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abie Sinder was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 86 played minutes FC Sulam got a freekick which was hit by Abie Sinder. After a defensive mix-up in FC Sulam's zone, Kfir Karrol stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Yachil Shaalo came out of the goal and Kfir Karrol tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The GAIA supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing GAIA would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.