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L Abarset Park
Spectators: 10838 (Terracing: 8130, Seating: 2492, VIP seats: 216) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ethan Stiles took the kick off in the first half of the match. 2 minutes into the match, Valencia C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ethan Stiles came free, but Jerry Lodge reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Washington de Lara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joe Herring, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Shakhtar Donetsk's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Guillermo Farré was slow to take the kick. During this time Valencia C.F.'s players had a chance to rest. Jerry Lodge took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ethan Stiles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jerry Lodge made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ethan Stiles in the 19th minute. FC Shakhtar Donetsk's Washington de Lara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joe Herring in the 21st minute of play. Jerry Lodge didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ethan Stiles went, in the 25th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. Bai Ang got a throw-in 39 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Ethan Stiles. Jerry Lodge didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ethan Stiles went, in the 43rd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. Jerry Lodge took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ethan Stiles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 47th match minute, Valencia C.F. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yuan Wei Han to maneuver through the defense. Jerry Lodge made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ethan Stiles in the 48th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joe Herring made a kick off. In the 53rd minute, Ethan Stiles left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Shakhtar Donetsk fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. Witalis Zerde sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Washington de Lara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joe Herring, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, FC Shakhtar Donetsk's Bai Ang got a free kick in the 59th minute. In the 64th minute Ethan Stiles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jerry Lodge saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 66th match minute, Valencia C.F. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oliver Bean to maneuver through the defense. Jerry Lodge took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ethan Stiles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 72nd minute of the match, Ryan Plumber got a very nice opportunity to score, but Washington de Lara was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Joe Herring struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Washington de Lara didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Valencia C.F.. If Joe Herring had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Joe Herring sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Jerry Lodge made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Witalis Zerde in the 89th minute of play. The supporters of FC Shakhtar Donetsk booed when Valencia C.F. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joe Herring didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valencia C.F. made a substitution. Tuncay Candeğer replaced Adam Harding. In the 90th minute, Joe Herring hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jerry Lodge stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ethan Stiles's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. FC Shakhtar Donetsk were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Valencia C.F. for a fine match.