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ReyPoxo Stadium
Spectators: 9400 (Terracing: 7050, Seating: 2162, VIP seats: 188) Parque Europa FC's Froilan Reyes 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 Froilan Reyes in the 3rd minute of play forced ReyPoxo's goalkeeper Gaizkine Nobo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Samuel Ryynänen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Gaizkine Nobo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Samuel Ryynänen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Parque Europa FC's Atauri Flores managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Mutlu Oskan in the 11 minute of the game. After 13 played minutes ReyPoxo got a freekick which was hit by Leif Larsen. In the 18th minute of the game Mutlu Oskan made a throw-in which Jurand Sienkowski played forward. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Froilan Reyes in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gaizkine Nobo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 25th match minute, Parque Europa FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rogelio Mendiola to maneuver through the defense. Froilan Reyes might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gaizkine Nobo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Froilan Reyes ran back to his position shaking his head. Gaizkine Nobo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Froilan Reyes in the 35th minute of play. 38 minutes into the match, Froilan Reyes notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of ReyPoxo's Gaizkine Nobo. Gaizkine Nobo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Froilan Reyes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Jurand Sienkowski to make the kick off. Froilan Reyes might have been able to make a better finish in the 59th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gaizkine Nobo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Froilan Reyes ran back to his position shaking his head. Parque Europa FC made a substitution. Miliano Babia replaced Froilan Reyes. 72 minutes in the game Mutlu Oskan did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Samuel Etoo. Coronel Castro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Gaizkine Nobo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Samuel Etoo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Gaizkine Nobo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miliano Babia, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Samuel Ryynänen made a great header on Parque Europa FC's corner, it was just that ReyPoxo's Gaizkine Nobo managed to reach the ball for a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Miliano Babia in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gaizkine Nobo saved ReyPoxo from getting behind. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Parque Europa FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.