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Umrashash
Spectators: 6758 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1758, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Chaim Gabso made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th match minute, Umrashash was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Liran Dorse to maneuver through the defense. In the 5th match minute, FC Petahya was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gefen Ratson to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ebron Berliner in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zuri Birk prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Areli Rohl might have been able to make a better finish in the 9th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zuri Birk. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Areli Rohl ran back to his position shaking his head. Thomas Geldern hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. In the 15th minute of the match Rachmiel Silvera shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Zuri Birk showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Chaim Gabso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Armon Bunzl having to interfere. In the 22ndth minute of the game Areli Rohl who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Umrashash's Zuri Birk was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Zuri Birk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Areli Rohl in the 24th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Areli Rohl in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zuri Birk saved Umrashash from getting behind. In the 28th minute, Ebron Berliner ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Zuri Birk was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Umrashash's Zuri Birk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ebron Berliner in the 33rd minute of play. Umrashash's Zuri Birk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ebron Berliner in the 38th minute of play. When Peri Rahl fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Umrashash's protests and gave Peri Rahl a yellow card for diving instead. After 39 played minutes Umrashash got a freekick which was hit by Peri Rahl. After having played for 39 minutes, Areli Rohl managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Petahya's supporters crossed their fingers, but Areli Rohl was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Ebron Berliner had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Areli Rohl managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Petahya's supporters rose to their feet, but Areli Rohl was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zuri Birk breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Areli Rohl to make the kick off. Zuri Birk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ebron Berliner, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. In the 55th minute, Areli Rohl reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Zuri Birk. The goal made the score 0-2. After having played for 58 minutes, Chaim Gabso managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Umrashash's supporters crossed their fingers, but Chaim Gabso was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zuri Birk made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ebron Berliner in the 60th minute. Ebron Berliner recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 63 minutes into the match, Umrashash's goal looked a bit too open when Areli Rohl came free, but Zuri Birk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Areli Rohl received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Zuri Birk tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ebron Berliner sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Zuri Birk was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Areli Rohl showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 69 minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Umrashash's zone, Areli Rohl stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zuri Birk came out of the goal and Areli Rohl tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Ebron Berliner had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Zuri Birk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Areli Rohl in the 84th minute of the match. Zuri Birk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gefen Ratson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Areli Rohl fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zuri Birk having to interfere. With a little luck, Umrashash's Zuri Birk got control of the ball when Ebron Berliner tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 92 minutes of play, FC Petahya's Ebron Berliner made it 0-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Zuri Birk was left in no man's land by his defense there! The Umrashash fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. FC Petahya were clearly better and deserved to take the win.