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Nick Off Sisu Arena
Spectators: 10216 (Terracing: 7800, Seating: 2200, VIP seats: 216) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Sigmar Gustafson took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the game, Camilo Ferrara recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jairo Hurko. Camilo Ferrara showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Coventry Wasps's goalkeeper Syd Cullen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 9th minute Emaηski F.C Reborη were awarded a corner. Thomas Steffens went to the cornerflag to take it. Raf Vermaelen thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Syd Cullen, a very annoying self made goal in the 10th minute which led to 1-1. After a defensive mix-up in Coventry Wasps's zone, Deng Chang Xu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Syd Cullen came out of the goal and Deng Chang Xu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Through an outstanding action, after 15 minutes, Jairo Hurko successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Russ Trusswell was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 17 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 17th minute of the game. One of Emaηski F.C Reborη:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Coventry Wasps:s goal. Aleksander Rørvik shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Camilo Ferrara could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Jairo Hurko made a huge save. In the 23rd minute, Deng Chang Xu made a precise shot to the right of Syd Cullen. Coventry Wasps's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Camilo Ferrara in the 26thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jairo Hurko, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Deng Chang Xu took the ball and in the 29 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Syd Cullen. Syd Cullen dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. After a defensive mix-up in Coventry Wasps's zone, Deng Chang Xu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Syd Cullen came out of the goal and Deng Chang Xu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. James Butler hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Jairo Hurko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Camilo Ferrara in the 38th minute of the match. Coventry Wasps's Syd Cullen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Deng Chang Xu in the 39th minute of play. Coventry Wasps's Syd Cullen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Deng Chang Xu in the 40th minute of play. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Coventry Wasps's goalkeeper Syd Cullen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 45th minute, Deng Chang Xu made a precise shot to the right of Syd Cullen. Coventry Wasps's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-4.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Deng Chang Xu was the one to do the kick off. Syd Cullen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Urban Ekström in the 51st minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Urban Ekström got free with Syd Cullen in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 54 minutes Coventry Wasps's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Thomas Steffens who took care of the corner kick. James Butler was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. After a rather tough play, Emaηski F.C Reborη's Thomas Steffens got a free kick in the 58th minute. Jairo Hurko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sigmar Gustafson in the 70th minute of play. Deng Chang Xu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Syd Cullen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. Coventry Wasps made a substitution. Mark Booth replaced Sigmar Gustafson. Syd Cullen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michael Boy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Syd Cullen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michael Boy in the 91st minute of the match. Jairo Hurko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mark Booth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Emaηski F.C Reborη players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.