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Fan Cup Park
Spectators: 7600 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 100) Sushi Panda's Ramadan Abol started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Edoardo Petricca hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. 11 minutes into the match, Sushi Panda's goalkeeper Abdulatif Abo Al Hasan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Riad Abol. In the 13th match minute, Fan Cup FC - ⓈⒶⒻⒻ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edoardo Petricca to maneuver through the defense. Abdulatif Abo Al Hasan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Riad Abol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abdulatif Abo Al Hasan stood somewhat misplaced when Riad Abol came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 30 minute. The supporters of Sushi Panda booed when Fan Cup FC - ⓈⒶⒻⒻ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Faleh Al Ansari didn't get a good kick on the ball. Riad Abol might have been able to make a better finish in the 42nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Abdulatif Abo Al Hasan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Riad Abol ran back to his position shaking his head. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Riad Abol was the one to do the kick off. Riad Abol took the ball and in the 56 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Abdulatif Abo Al Hasan. Abdulatif Abo Al Hasan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Faleh Al Ansari kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Riad Abol fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abdulatif Abo Al Hasan having to interfere. After having played for 71 minutes, Shaker Al Saffar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sushi Panda's supporters crossed their fingers, but Shaker Al Saffar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Riad Abol recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fan Cup FC - ⓈⒶⒻⒻ's Riad Abol got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Yaseen Al Shaikh might have been able to make a better finish in the 83rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Abdulatif Abo Al Hasan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Yaseen Al Shaikh ran back to his position shaking his head. After a rather tough play, Sushi Panda's Mahdi Al Adsani got a free kick in the 87th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Riad Abol in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Abdulatif Abo Al Hasan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mortada Al Hammady hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. It was beautiful to see Fan Cup FC - ⓈⒶⒻⒻ's Mubarek Al Saleh in action when he in the 92nd minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! The Fan Cup FC - ⓈⒶⒻⒻ support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.