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Spectators: 7498 (Terracing: 5624, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS's Prodromos Zacharis 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. 齐升翔 was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 4th minute. EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 8 minutes into the game, one of Shaolin Soccer FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Prodromos Zacharis received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Tancredo Quera came out and tried to block the shot, but Prodromos Zacharis slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 15th minute. In the 20th minute 齐升翔 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tancredo Quera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Shaolin Soccer FC's goalkeeper Tancredo Quera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Prodromos Zacharis got free with Tancredo Quera in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers José Javier Abufom in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alessandro Berardini saved EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS from getting behind. Prodromos Zacharis scored 2-0 in the 30th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tancredo Quera, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 齐升翔 sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tancredo Quera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Prodromos Zacharis in the 37th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 齐升翔 in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tancredo Quera saved Shaolin Soccer FC from getting behind. Tancredo Quera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Prodromos Zacharis in the 45th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and José Javier Abufom made a kick off. Prodromos Zacharis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 齐升翔 received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Tancredo Quera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 61 minutes into the game, EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS's Prodromos Zacharis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tancredo Quera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. In the 65th match minute, EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Godofredo Ardizzoni to maneuver through the defense. Arnau Bahamonde hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS's Alessandro Berardini proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Shaolin Soccer FC booed when EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luis Necochea didn't get a good kick on the ball. 81 minutes into the game, Viorel Nicolcioiu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 6-0. Tancredo Quera was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Shaolin Soccer FC's Saturnín Alfaro got a free kick in the 83rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Shaolin Soccer FC's zone, Prodromos Zacharis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tancredo Quera came out of the goal and Prodromos Zacharis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Prodromos Zacharis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS's Godofredo Ardizzoni got a free kick in the 94th minute. There was no doubt that EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS were the better team. EL RETORNO THUNDER BOYS's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.