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Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joel Hibai got the match started through his kick off. After 8 played minutes Ernesto Martini rounded Despidida AFC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. Eugenio Manfredi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emiliano Velasco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lunatics of Arianrhod's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Joel Hibai in the 20th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 23 minutes, Fernando Selatse successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Eugenio Manfredi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emiliano Velasco in the 30th minute of the match. Cain Velasquez hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Joel Hibai who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 33rdth minute tested the skills of Fernando Selatse when he managed to save the team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dinu Ivănescu in the 37th minute of play forced Lunatics of Arianrhod's goalkeeper Eugenio Manfredi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 38 minutes Lunatics of Arianrhod's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Emanuel Lucila who took care of the corner kick. The corner led to Despidida AFC's Pastor Tino getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dinu Ivănescu in the 41st minute of play forced Lunatics of Arianrhod's goalkeeper Eugenio Manfredi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 45th minute, Emiliano Velasco left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Despidida AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Emiliano Velasco to strike the kick off in the second half. Emiliano Velasco came free with the goalkeeper in the 51st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Eugenio Manfredi could save by the left post. When Despidida AFC's Emiliano Velasco in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lunatics of Arianrhod's goalie prevented a goal. Eugenio Manfredi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dinu Ivănescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 61st match minute, Despidida AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oliver Rizzo to maneuver through the defense. Despidida AFC made a substitution. Kajetan Gdowik replaced Pastor Tino. Despidida AFC made a substitution. Alvaro Raymond replaced Emiliano Velasco. Alvaro Raymond sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alvaro Raymond in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eugenio Manfredi saved Lunatics of Arianrhod from getting behind. Lunatics of Arianrhod's defense didn't have a chance, in the 73rd minute, when Alvaro Raymond scored to the left of an out of position Eugenio Manfredi, making the score, 1-2. Lunatics of Arianrhod's Ernesto Benedetti was substituted for Dário Pereira. Eugenio Manfredi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alvaro Raymond in the 80th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Despidida AFC defense, Johan Ström kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fernando Selatse. The Despidida AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fernando Selatse should have stopped the shot. 84 minutes into the match, Lunatics of Arianrhod's goal looked a bit too open when Alvaro Raymond came free, but Eugenio Manfredi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 89th minute, Despidida AFC's Alvaro Raymond dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-3. After 92 played minutes Despidida AFC got a freekick which was hit by Cain Velasquez. Fernando Selatse showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fedele Panza in the 93rd minute of the match. The Despidida AFC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Despidida AFC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.