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Emaηski Arena
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5250, Seating: 2200, VIP seats: 50) The audience thought a goal was coming when Deng Chang Xu got free with Brett Hart in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Emaηski F.C Reborη's Jairo Hurko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ale Speed in the 7th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Deng Chang Xu notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Overpower FC's Brett Hart. Brett Hart was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Emaηski F.C Reborη's Deng Chang Xu in 11 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Brett Hart guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Jairo Hurko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Glyn Styles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 18th minute, Ale Speed made a precise shot to the right of Jairo Hurko. Emaηski F.C Reborη's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 24 minutes into the match, Timo Werner had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jairo Hurko. Emaηski F.C Reborη's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Timo Werner was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. 29 minutes into the match, Emaηski F.C Reborη's goal looked a bit too open when Timo Werner came free, but Jairo Hurko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 37th minute, Deng Chang Xu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Brett Hart was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. Emaηski F.C Reborη's Jairo Hurko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reg Weeks in the 42nd minute of play. Elias Valadares kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Deng Chang Xu to strike the kick off in the second half. After 52 minutes Emaηski F.C Reborη's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Timo Werner who took care of the corner kick. Overpower FC's Marty Driver was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jairo Hurko in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Emaηski F.C Reborη's defense didn't have a chance, in the 52nd minute, when Marty Driver scored to the left of an out of position Jairo Hurko, making the score, 2-3. Brett Hart made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Deng Chang Xu in the 57th minute of play. Emaηski F.C Reborη were awarded a corner in the 58th minute after Overpower FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Thomas Steffens took the corner. Emaηski F.C Reborη's Urban Ekström was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Brett Hart in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Emaηski F.C Reborη's Jairo Hurko proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Emaηski F.C Reborη from getting a goal against them. Overpower FC made a substitution. Filip Skrzypek replaced David Beckham Jr. After 64 played minutes Overpower FC got a freekick which was hit by Elias Valadares. In the 69th minute, Federico Bero got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Emaηski F.C Reborη's Szabolcs Schimmer was substituted for Urban Ekström. A collision led to Overpower FC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Marty Driver hit a great ball. Marty Driver hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Overpower FC's Meng Qi was substituted for Elias Valadares. Thomas Steffens made in the 88th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Michael Boy immediately put the ball in play. After a defensive mix-up in Overpower FC's zone, Michael Boy stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Brett Hart came out of the goal and Michael Boy tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gaz Abbott made in the 94th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Michael Boy. Overpower FC's Brett Hart played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Boy in the 95th minute of play. Overpower FC were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.