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Stella Noire Arena
Spectators: 7973 (Terracing: 5981, Seating: 1834, VIP seats: 158) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Albeiro Usuriaga started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emiliano Cabeza in the 3rd minute of play forced Natus Vincere F.C.'s goalkeeper Zorko Quack to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Natus Vincere F.C.'s Zorko Quack played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cornelio Salvatore in the 5th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emiliano Cabeza in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zorko Quack prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Albeiro Usuriaga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Arias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Natus Vincere F.C.'s Gustaw Jaraczeski got a free kick in the 9th minute. Albeiro Usuriaga might have been able to make a better finish in the 13th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Arias. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Albeiro Usuriaga ran back to his position shaking his head. After 15 played minutes Natus Vincere F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Domingo Oihenarte. Albeiro Usuriaga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Arias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. After 21 minutes Kirima FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Domingo Oihenarte who took care of the corner kick. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kirima FC's goalkeeper Pedro Arias, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Albeiro Usuriaga might have been able to make a better finish in the 28th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Arias. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Albeiro Usuriaga ran back to his position shaking his head. Kirima FC's Pedro Arias proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save Kirima FC from getting a goal against them. Zorko Quack took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emiliano Cabeza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Albeiro Usuriaga might have been able to make a better finish in the 32nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Arias. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Albeiro Usuriaga ran back to his position shaking his head. With a little luck, Kirima FC's Pedro Arias got control of the ball when Albeiro Usuriaga tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kirima FC's goalkeeper Pedro Arias, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Natus Vincere F.C.'s Domingo Oihenarte was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pedro Arias in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Zorko Quack took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cornelio Salvatore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedro Arias stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Albeiro Usuriaga's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. Orvar Carlsson's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Pedro Arias firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 44th minute, Albeiro Usuriaga got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Emiliano Cabeza to make the kick off. Albeiro Usuriaga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Arias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. 51 minutes into the match, Albeiro Usuriaga had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pedro Arias. Kirima FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Albeiro Usuriaga was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 54th minute, Albeiro Usuriaga got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Juan Bembe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Zorko Quack made a huge save. The corner led to Natus Vincere F.C.'s Gualterio Mede getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Juan Bembe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 65th minute, Taribo West made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Arias. Kirima FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Pedro Arias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albeiro Usuriaga, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. In the 69th minute of the match Natus Vincere F.C. got a corner. Kirima FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Pedro Domingues ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Natus Vincere F.C.'s Orvar Carlsson to fire away a dangerous shot which Pedro Arias despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Pedro Arias showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kjetil-André Digernes in the 71st minute of the match. After 72 minutes Kirima FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Pedro Domingues who took care of the corner kick. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kirima FC's goalkeeper Pedro Arias, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Orvar Carlsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pedro Arias took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Domingues, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedro Arias didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Natus Vincere F.C.'s Pedro Domingues shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 3-0 in the ordered_time% minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pedro Domingues in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Arias saved Kirima FC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pedro Domingues in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedro Arias prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pedro Arias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albeiro Usuriaga, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. When the match clock showed 90 minutes, the score became 4-0 when Pedro Domingues sped through Kirima FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Pedro Arias.