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Leif Erikson Arena
Spectators: 7443 (Terracing: 5583, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Silvestre Cidro made the kick off which started today's match. Ciro Txanton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomás Brion in the 4th minute of play. After some careless play in the MERLINFC defense, Cirilo Santos kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ciro Txanton. The MERLINFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ciro Txanton should have stopped the shot. In the 17th minute, Lino Abajas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcelo Moise in the 21st minute of play forced Atlético Vinland's goalkeeper Paulo Niva to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paulo Niva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvestre Cidro in the 24th minute of play. Gaspar Uhin kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. In the 26th match minute, Atlético Vinland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Celestino Vistruario to maneuver through the defense. Paulo Niva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niceto Figueroa in the 27th minute of the match. Paulo Niva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvestre Cidro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. MERLINFC's Ciro Txanton proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save MERLINFC from getting a goal against them. If Bernardino Firmin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Paulo Niva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvestre Cidro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mauro Goiz in the 45th minute of play forced MERLINFC's goalkeeper Ciro Txanton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ruben Tabb in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paulo Niva prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomás Brion to strike the kick off in the second half. Paulo Niva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lino Abajas, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. 55 minutes into the match, Atlético Vinland's goal looked a bit too open when Silvestre Cidro came free, but Paulo Niva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paulo Niva made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ruben Tabb in the 56th minute. 58 minutes into the match, Atlético Vinland's goalkeeper Paulo Niva had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ruben Tabb. Paulo Niva made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when Lino Abajas sent off a good shot on target. Atlético Vinland's Paulo Niva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lino Abajas in the 68th minute of play. 72 minutes into the match, Atlético Vinland's goal looked a bit too open when Silvestre Cidro came free, but Paulo Niva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Atlético Vinland's Paulo Niva proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Atlético Vinland from getting a goal against them. Atlético Vinland's Paulo Niva proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save Atlético Vinland from getting a goal against them. Paulo Niva made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Ruben Tabb sent off a good shot on target. In the 83rd minute, MERLINFC's Silvestre Cidro dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. MERLINFC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.