League

Stella Noire Arena
Spectators: 7981 (Terracing: 5987, Seating: 1835, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Pedro Domingues took the kick off in the first half of the match. Deportivo Marplatense's Tadeo Cesario managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Telmo Nogueira in the 3 minute of the game. Natus Vincere F.C.'s Albeiro Usuriaga got a good chance for a goal in the 9th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 12th minute Taribo West shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mikael Sjögren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 13 played minutes Natus Vincere F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Telmo Nogueira. Pedro Domingues could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 20th minute of the match, but Mikael Sjögren made a huge save. Zorko Quack showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristobal Eneto, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Mikael Sjögren made an important save on a dangerous shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 37th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Zorko Quack showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristobal Eneto, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. In the 56th minute of the match Pedro Domingues sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mikael Sjögren skillfully saved the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Taribo West in the 58th minute of play forced Deportivo Marplatense's goalkeeper Mikael Sjögren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 59 minutes, Andrew Robertson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Marplatense's supporters crossed their fingers, but Andrew Robertson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 64 minutes into the match, Cristobal Eneto dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Zorko Quack, 0-1. Natus Vincere F.C. made a substitution. Fulgencio Matia replaced Kjetil-André Digernes. Deportivo Marplatense's Mikael Sjögren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 68th minute of play. Cristobal Eneto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zorko Quack having to interfere. Andrew Robertson kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. If Cristobal Eneto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Deportivo Marplatense's Mikael Sjögren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Domingo Oihenarte in the 81st minute of play. A collision led to Deportivo Marplatense getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Tadeo Cesario hit a great ball. Mikael Sjögren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albeiro Usuriaga in the 85th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albeiro Usuriaga in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mikael Sjögren prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albeiro Usuriaga in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mikael Sjögren prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Deportivo Marplatense's Mikael Sjögren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Taribo West in the 88th minute of play. Albeiro Usuriaga took the ball and in the 93 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mikael Sjögren. Mikael Sjögren dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1.