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Spectators: 8480 (Terracing: 6361, Seating: 1950, VIP seats: 169) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Richard Fredriksson took the kick off in the first half of the match. With a little luck, FC Bullen's Toni Schumacher got control of the ball when Herbert Holmgren tried to sneak it across the goal line. FC Bullen's Toni Schumacher played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gencer Hisarcık in the 9th minute of play. 11 minutes into the match, The Shadows's goal looked a bit too open when Richard Fredriksson came free, but Marcos Basso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcos Basso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Fredriksson in the 16th minute of play. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind The Shadows's goalkeeper Marcos Basso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Marcos Basso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Fredriksson, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. 29 minutes into the game, Amador Merexildo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Bullen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Shadows the free kick. Marcos Basso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Fredriksson in the 31st minute of the match. Toni Schumacher showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gencer Hisarcık, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Marcos Basso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Fredriksson, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. 37 minutes into the game, Niklas Lundqvist recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Toni Schumacher. Niklas Lundqvist showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Richard Fredriksson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcos Basso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. FC Bullen's Richard Fredriksson got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gencer Hisarcık to make the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gencer Hisarcık in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Toni Schumacher saved FC Bullen from getting behind. Ni Zhen Ying hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Richard Fredriksson might have been able to make a better finish in the 58th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marcos Basso. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Richard Fredriksson ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 58th minute Richard Fredriksson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Basso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in FC Bullen's zone, Gencer Hisarcık stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Toni Schumacher came out of the goal and Gencer Hisarcık tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Shadows made a substitution. Robin Cane replaced Paulo Paublo. In the 69th minute Gencer Hisarcık shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Toni Schumacher saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marcos Basso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Fredriksson in the 75th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Niklas Lundqvist in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Toni Schumacher prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 83 minutes into the game, Gencer Hisarcık cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Toni Schumacher was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The Shadows made a substitution. Isak Andberg replaced Niklas Lundqvist. The Shadows's Fabian Tingberg was substituted for Ni Zhen Ying. FC Bullen's Andy Beckman was substituted for Gustavo Lopes. In the 88th minute, Richard Fredriksson ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marcos Basso was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Richard Fredriksson managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Bullen's supporters rose to their feet, but Richard Fredriksson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcos Basso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the match clock showed 94 minutes, the score became 3-1 when Gencer Hisarcık sped through FC Bullen's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Toni Schumacher. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. The Shadows had played much better football throughout.