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Spectators: 9450 (Terracing: 7100, Seating: 2155, VIP seats: 195) New England Minas's Edgardo Silva 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. Baykan Erincer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgardo Silva in the 9th minute of play. Lalo Rosas was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 10 minutes into the match. 10 minutes into the game, one of New England Minas:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Garth Burrell shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Edgardo Silva struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Baykan Erincer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for New England Minas. Jeremy Nicholas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kazimierz Traczewski in the 19th minute. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Akakios Kountouratzis in the 20th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgardo Silva in the 21st minute of play forced DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's goalkeeper Baykan Erincer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Khairil Swee kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. After having played for 24 minutes, Glen Conklin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. New England Minas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Glen Conklin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Baykan Erincer didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Edgardo Silva went, in the 28th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Baykan Erincer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgardo Silva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kazimierz Traczewski's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 37thth minute, Jeremy Nicholas skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kazimierz Traczewski in the 41st minute of play forced New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's zone, Edgardo Silva stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Baykan Erincer came out of the goal and Edgardo Silva tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 45th minute the ball was on its way in behind DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's goalkeeper Baykan Erincer, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dawid Cupial, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kazimierz Traczewski was the one to do the kick off. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kazimierz Traczewski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jeremy Nicholas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kazimierz Traczewski's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dawid Cupial in the 56th minute of play forced New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 58th minute Mason Garland shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremy Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tony Pacheco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. New England Minas's Jörgen Frohm was substituted for Conny Tingberg. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Joey Tribbiani was substituted for Mason Garland. New England Minas's Tio Lio was substituted for Edgardo Silva. The crowd rose to their feet as Tio Lio kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Baykan Erincer. That made the score 1-2 in the 67 minute of play. Tio Lio in the 72ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Baykan Erincer, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 73 minutes into the match, New England Minas's Tio Lio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Baykan Erincer narrowly saved just below the crossbar. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's defense didn't have a chance, in the 74th minute, when Tio Lio scored to the left of an out of position Baykan Erincer, making the score, 1-3. Alf Skarkman hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. In the 84th minute, Tio Lio made a precise shot to the right of Baykan Erincer. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. After a rather tough play, New England Minas's Tony Pacheco got a free kick in the 91st minute. Baykan Erincer made a fantastic save in the 96th minute, when Tio Lio sent off a good shot on target. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. New England Minas had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.