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Spectators: 7993 (Terracing: 5996, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rene Flor got the match started through his kick off. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Grosso United's goalkeeper Jonas Bladi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Octavio Efraim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo da Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 12th minute Rene Flor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonas Bladi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Octavio Efraim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulises Gartzen, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Jonas Bladi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Flor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rene Flor in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonas Bladi saved Grosso United from getting behind. In the 22nd minute Gustavo da Costa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Octavio Efraim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jonas Bladi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rene Flor, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. In the 32nd minute, Rene Flor left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Red Bull Crystallis fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. When Grosso United's Åke Abelsson in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Red Bull Crystallis's goalie prevented a goal. In the 36th match minute, Grosso United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alejo Bastiaro to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rene Flor in the 37th minute of play forced Grosso United's goalkeeper Jonas Bladi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 37th minute, Rene Flor made a precise shot to the right of Jonas Bladi. Grosso United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. After some careless play in the Red Bull Crystallis defense, Gustavo da Costa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Octavio Efraim. The Red Bull Crystallis fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Octavio Efraim should have stopped the shot.

Germain Poli blasted a shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jonas Bladi having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Åke Abelsson in the 55th minute of play forced Red Bull Crystallis's goalkeeper Octavio Efraim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 55 minutes into the match, Åke Abelsson notched a goal, 2-3, to the right of Red Bull Crystallis's Octavio Efraim. Octavio Efraim was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Sixto Gumaro's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Octavio Efraim firmly grabbed it by the left post. Octavio Efraim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Åke Abelsson in the 61st minute of play. If Rene Flor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 67th match minute, Grosso United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 김 한 to maneuver through the defense. Octavio Efraim was a little too slow when Ulises Gartzen got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 70th minute. The score was now 2-4. 74 minutes into the game, Gustavo da Costa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Octavio Efraim. Gustavo da Costa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-5. Red Bull Crystallis's Federico Arnas was substituted for Rene Flor. An unexpectedly hard shot by Federico Arnas in the 81st minute of play forced Grosso United's goalkeeper Jonas Bladi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Grosso United defense, Federico Arnas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jonas Bladi. The Grosso United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jonas Bladi should have stopped the shot. Red Bull Crystallis's Octavio Efraim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustavo da Costa in the 87th minute of play. Grosso United's Jonas Bladi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Federico Arnas in the 88th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Gustavo da Costa kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Octavio Efraim. That made the score 3-6 in the 90 minute of play. Ulises Gartzen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Octavio Efraim made a huge save. In the 93rd minute, Federico Arnas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute Ulises Gartzen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Octavio Efraim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Grosso United's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.