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Corolina
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Corolina FC's Matias Larpe 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. 3 minutes into the match, Corolina FC's goal looked a bit too open when Irinel Ignătescu came free, but Joel Eleazar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amado Cresenciano hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. 13 minutes into the match, Irinel Ignătescu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Joel Eleazar. Corolina FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Irinel Ignătescu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. In the 19th match minute, Corolina FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timoteo Joseph to maneuver through the defense. When Reynaldo Calvet came up free with the goalie in the 21st minute, the Akimaris fc fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Reynaldo Calvet couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edelmiro Blasi in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joel Eleazar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Irinel Ignătescu in the 23rd minute of play forced Corolina FC's goalkeeper Joel Eleazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 27 minutes into the game, Akimaris fc's Edelmiro Blasi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joel Eleazar made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. In the 30th minute, Marcos Bartuelo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match clock showed 34 minutes, the score became 0-4 when Edelmiro Blasi sped through Corolina FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Joel Eleazar. Marcos Bartuelo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Joel Eleazar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Joel Eleazar came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by Akimaris fc's Irinel Ignătescu. But to his dismay, Irinel Ignătescu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-5. Hilario Dunixi struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Joel Eleazar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Akimaris fc. In the 46th minute, Irinel Ignătescu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Joel Eleazar was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-6. The Corolina FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Akimaris fc were winning 0-6.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edelmiro Blasi made a kick off. Joel Eleazar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marcos Bartuelo's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. After a rather tough play, Corolina FC's Timoteo Joseph got a free kick in the 53rd minute. A hard shot 54 in the game by Edelmiro Blasi from a close distance when the talented Joel Eleazar managed to make a qualified save. Corolina FC's players were relieved. In the 56th match minute, Corolina FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victoriano Mosen to maneuver through the defense. 57 minutes into the match, Akimaris fc's Kees Zegers broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Edelmiro Blasi was extremely unlucky when he, in the 61st minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Joel Eleazar was out of position in the 64 minute of play, and Marcos Bartuelo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Marcos Bartuelo really showed his touch with that goal: 0-8. An unexpectedly hard shot by Irinel Ignătescu in the 66th minute of play forced Corolina FC's goalkeeper Joel Eleazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 68 minutes into the game, Irinel Ignătescu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Joel Eleazar. Irinel Ignătescu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-9. Edelmiro Blasi was extremely unlucky when he, in the 71st minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Wu Xu Bo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matias Larpe in the 84th minute of play. Joel Eleazar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Irinel Ignătescu in the 89th minute of play. Reynaldo Calvet sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Akimaris fc played a much better game than Corolina FC and deserved their victory. The Corolina FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.