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Spectators: 10 (Terracing: 0, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) ManagerZone Crew's Peter Linkhorst 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valdir Garcia in the 4th minute of play forced ManagerZone Crew's goalkeeper Patrick Armstrong to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 6th minute Valdir Garcia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Patrick Armstrong saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 13 minutes, Valdir Garcia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. S.F.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Valdir Garcia 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 13th minute Valdir Garcia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Patrick Armstrong saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Patrick Armstrong took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valdir Garcia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adilson Alcântara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robert Ununger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 19 minutes into the game, Robert Ununger cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Adilson Alcântara was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of S.F. booed when ManagerZone Crew was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thorbjörn Olerius didn't get a good kick on the ball. ManagerZone Crew's Patrick Armstrong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valdir Garcia in the 27th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valdir Garcia in the 33rd minute of play forced ManagerZone Crew's goalkeeper Patrick Armstrong to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 36th minute, Soleh Al-Habsy hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37th match minute, S.F. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Soleh Al-Habsy to maneuver through the defense. 44 minutes into the game, S.F.'s Valdir Garcia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Patrick Armstrong made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Adilson Alcântara made a fantastic save in the 48th minute, when Peter Linkhorst sent off a good shot on target. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Diguinho Linares to make the kick off. After 53 minutes, Christian Gaspar mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the S.F. and the ManagerZone Crew players grew even worse after the yellow card. When ManagerZone Crew's Peter Linkhorst in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye S.F.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 62ndth minute of the game Diguinho Linares who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ManagerZone Crew's Patrick Armstrong was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Diguinho Linares got free with Patrick Armstrong in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 65 minutes into the match, S.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Peter Linkhorst came free, but Adilson Alcântara reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Diguinho Linares managed to get in a good position for a shot. S.F.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Diguinho Linares was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Patrick Armstrong breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Peter Linkhorst in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Adilson Alcântara saved S.F. from getting behind. In the 74th minute of the match ManagerZone Crew got a corner. S.F.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Adrian Våleman ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led ManagerZone Crew's Adrian Våleman to fire away a dangerous shot which Adilson Alcântara despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. A collision led to ManagerZone Crew getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Thorsten Dietz hit a great ball. In the 81st minute, Valdir Garcia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. S.F.'s Adilson Alcântara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Peter Linkhorst in the 84th minute of play. Patrick Armstrong was a little too slow when Diguinho Linares got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 87th minute. The score was now 1-2. Peter Linkhorst scored 2-2 in the 92nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Adilson Alcântara, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.