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Ciudad Universitaria
Spectators: 10853 (Terracing: 8141, Seating: 2496, VIP seats: 216) The supporters of Fashions del Averno booed when Cougars FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jannic De Vreese didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arnoud de Pelsmakere showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ingmar Eltmaa, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. 12 minutes into the match, Cougars FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelo Chuan came free, but Arnoud de Pelsmakere reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 17th minute of the match Fashions del Averno got a corner. Cougars FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Hernan Laurendi ran over to the corner to take the kick. Fashions del Averno's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hernan Laurendi in the 18th minute. After taking down the ball on Fashions del Averno's corner Ingmar Eltmaa fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Arnoud de Pelsmakere quite easily take care of the ball. After 21 played minutes Fashions del Averno got a freekick which was hit by Aurelio Gentza. Karel Šnajdr's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gianluca Kán read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. Cougars FC's Arnoud de Pelsmakere played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ingmar Eltmaa in the 23rd minute of play. Gianluca Kán made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gerardo Nesto in the 26th minute of play. The corner led Cougars FC's Karel Šnajdr to fire away a dangerous shot which Gianluca Kán despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Eustaquio Mede sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ingmar Eltmaa in the 33rd minute of play forced Cougars FC's goalkeeper Arnoud de Pelsmakere to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnoud de Pelsmakere showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ingmar Eltmaa in the 36th minute of the match. 40 minutes into the match, Fashions del Averno's goal looked a bit too open when Mehat Kovaçi came free, but Gianluca Kán reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Cougars FC's Jannic De Vreese got a free kick in the 45th minute. After a rather tough play, Cougars FC's Jannic De Vreese got a free kick in the 46th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcelo Chuan made a kick off. Fashions del Averno's Gianluca Kán played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gerardo Nesto in the 52nd minute of play. Marcelo Chuan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Arnoud de Pelsmakere made a huge save. Ingmar Eltmaa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Arnoud de Pelsmakere tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcelo Chuan got free with Arnoud de Pelsmakere in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gianluca Kán stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gerardo Nesto's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. With a little luck, Cougars FC's Arnoud de Pelsmakere got control of the ball when Ingmar Eltmaa tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gianluca Kán showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gerardo Nesto in the 75th minute of the match. Cougars FC's Steffen Gimlinge was substituted for Mehat Kovaçi. In the 80th minute Cougars FC were awarded a corner. Karel Šnajdr went to the cornerflag to take it. Cougars FC's Karel Šnajdr was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Gianluca Kán in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A collision led to Cougars FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Bianco Natale hit a great ball. Marcelo Chuan struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Arnoud de Pelsmakere didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fashions del Averno. After having played for 90 minutes, Steffen Gimlinge managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cougars FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Steffen Gimlinge was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 92nd minute Steffen Gimlinge shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gianluca Kán saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.