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The Magic Dome
Spectators: 9390 (Terracing: 7045, Seating: 2159, VIP seats: 186) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Anders Westerstrand took the kick off in the first half of the match. When The Obscurials's Anders Westerstrand in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ayla FC's goalie prevented a goal. Nilson Fraser stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Adriano Ribeiro's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. With a little luck, Ayla FC's Nilson Fraser got control of the ball when Adriano Ribeiro tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of The Obscurials booed when Ayla FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Odon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nilson Fraser made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Adriano Ribeiro sent off a good shot on target. Safet Hands showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvério Pinhal in the 17th minute of the match. With a little luck, Ayla FC's Nilson Fraser got control of the ball when Nelson Wright tried to sneak it across the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Adriano Ribeiro kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Nilson Fraser. That made the score 1-0 in the 21 minute of play. In the 28th minute, Adriano Ribeiro 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. Safet Hands took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rob Porteus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Virgílio Bezerra hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. 35 minutes into the match, Ayla FC's goalkeeper Nilson Fraser had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adriano Ribeiro. In the 36th minute of the match The Obscurials got a corner. Ayla FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Danton Keam ran over to the corner to take the kick. Danton Keam made a great header on The Obscurials's corner, it was just that Ayla FC's Nilson Fraser managed to reach the ball for a save. Safet Hands showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Odon, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Brayden Duggan in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Safet Hands saved The Obscurials from getting behind. Eddie Pegrum hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Silvério Pinhal made a kick off. In the 52ndth minute of the game Adriano Ribeiro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ayla FC's Nilson Fraser was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silvério Pinhal in the 53rd minute of play forced The Obscurials's goalkeeper Safet Hands to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nilson Fraser made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Ribeiro in the 54th minute of play. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ayla FC's goalkeeper Nilson Fraser, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nilson Fraser showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adriano Ribeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Nicasio Guillen's late challenge caught a Ayla FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nicasio Guillen helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Ayla FC booed when The Obscurials was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicasio Guillen didn't get a good kick on the ball. 67 minutes into the match, Ayla FC's goal looked a bit too open when Adriano Ribeiro came free, but Nilson Fraser reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Safet Hands made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvério Pinhal in the 68th minute of play. The Obscurials's Cliff Rowden was substituted for Danton Keam. Nilson Fraser made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Ribeiro in the 79th minute of play. Safet Hands took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvério Pinhal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 85 minutes, Adriano Ribeiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Obscurials's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adriano Ribeiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adriano Ribeiro in the 89th minute of play forced Ayla FC's goalkeeper Nilson Fraser to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Obscurials were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Ayla FC for a fine match.