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Optical Arena
Spectators: 8021 (Terracing: 6015, Seating: 1845, VIP seats: 161) Illusion FC's Fredrik Vennerkvist 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. Qian Xing Wei made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Steevy Springfält sent off a good shot on target. Qian Xing Wei made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Fredrik Vennerkvist sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Senthil Suşu in the 6th minute of play forced Illusion FC's goalkeeper Hayri Kainat to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the match, Illusion FC's goal looked a bit too open when Senthil Suşu came free, but Hayri Kainat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fredrik Vennerkvist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Qian Xing Wei made a huge save. A hard shot 19 in the game by Fredrik Vennerkvist from a close distance when the talented Qian Xing Wei managed to make a qualified save. Eleven Nation Army's players were relieved. Hayri Kainat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Senthil Suşu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Qian Xing Wei made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Fredrik Vennerkvist sent off a good shot on target. Fredrik Vennerkvist received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Qian Xing Wei came out and tried to block the shot, but Fredrik Vennerkvist slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 26th minute. Yngve Ferm kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fredrik Vennerkvist got free with Qian Xing Wei in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Eleven Nation Army's Qian Xing Wei proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Eleven Nation Army from getting a goal against them. Illusion FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lars-Erik Carlsson in the 37th minute. After taking down the ball on Illusion FC's corner Lars-Erik Carlsson fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Qian Xing Wei quite easily take care of the ball. 44 minutes into the match, Eleven Nation Army's goalkeeper Qian Xing Wei had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fredrik Vennerkvist. Fredrik Vennerkvist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Qian Xing Wei made a huge save. 46 minutes into the game, Fredrik Vennerkvist recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Qian Xing Wei. Fredrik Vennerkvist showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Helge Brun to make the kick off. Hayri Kainat made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Senthil Suşu sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Illusion FC booed when Eleven Nation Army was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexander Vedholm didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fredrik Vennerkvist sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Qian Xing Wei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fredrik Vennerkvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Eleven Nation Army's Qian Xing Wei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fredrik Vennerkvist in the 60th minute of play. Qian Xing Wei took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fredrik Vennerkvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Illusion FC's Hayri Kainat got control of the ball when Helge Brun tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Illusion FC's Fredrik Vennerkvist in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Eleven Nation Army's goalie prevented a goal. In the 66th minute Senthil Suşu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hayri Kainat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Qian Xing Wei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fredrik Vennerkvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Qian Xing Wei didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fredrik Vennerkvist went, in the 74th minute, to the upper right corner, 5-0 was the resulting score. Illusion FC made a substitution. Lucas Billing replaced Jimmy Britz. Fredrik Vennerkvist took the ball and in the 87 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Qian Xing Wei. Qian Xing Wei dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-0. Qian Xing Wei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Steevy Springfält in the 89th minute of play. 91 minutes into the game, Senthil Suşu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Eleven Nation Army's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Illusion FC the free kick. In the 91st match minute, Eleven Nation Army was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Senthil Suşu to maneuver through the defense. Qian Xing Wei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fredrik Vennerkvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Qian Xing Wei took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fredrik Vennerkvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. For all the effort they put into the match, the Eleven Nation Army players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Illusion FC.