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Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Iulian Pietreanu made the kick off and thus started the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Philippe-Arnaud Heremans in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gong Jun Feng prevented the ball from getting in the gole. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Gong Jun Feng played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andreas Pirlo in the 6th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Philippe-Arnaud Heremans in the 12th minute of play forced FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goalkeeper Gong Jun Feng to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 13th minute Orçun Yalınalp shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Henry Van Herendael saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gong Jun Feng showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andreas Pirlo in the 22nd minute of the match. Willem-Jan Grootjans fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gong Jun Feng having to interfere. Henry Van Herendael made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iulian Pietreanu in the 29th minute. 30 minutes into the game, The Everett Hawks's Philippe-Arnaud Heremans nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gong Jun Feng made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Henry Van Herendael took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orçun Yalınalp, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Kris Van Eersel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Philippe-Arnaud Heremans in the 44th minute of play forced FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goalkeeper Gong Jun Feng to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marciano Cambranes made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 47thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Henry Van Herendael would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Petrică Cândreanu in the 50th minute. After taking down the ball on FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's corner Petrică Cândreanu fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Henry Van Herendael quite easily take care of the ball. After the first half The Everett Hawks were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

A collision led to The Everett Hawks getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Fre van Eijnde hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Orçun Yalınalp in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Henry Van Herendael saved The Everett Hawks from getting behind. If Andreas Pirlo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gong Jun Feng made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Philippe-Arnaud Heremans in the 63rd minute of play. Gong Jun Feng stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Philippe-Arnaud Heremans's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. In the 65th minute, Kris Van Eersel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 67 played minutes The Everett Hawks's Kris Van Eersel stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Gong Jun Feng stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing FC UNIREA Alba Iulia of the goal. The supporters of FC UNIREA Alba Iulia booed when The Everett Hawks was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tanek Fronczak didn't get a good kick on the ball. Henry Van Herendael stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Iulian Pietreanu's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. When Iulian Pietreanu came up free with the goalie in the 69th minute, the FC UNIREA Alba Iulia fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Iulian Pietreanu couldn't finish the play. In the 72nd minute Fre van Eijnde shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gong Jun Feng saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 78 minutes into the match, The Everett Hawks's goal looked a bit too open when Iulian Pietreanu came free, but Henry Van Herendael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 84th minute, Zenon Galagan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Everett Hawks's Luke Van Bostraeten was substituted for Willem-Jan Grootjans. After a rather tough play, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Zenon Galagan got a free kick in the 85th minute. Henry Van Herendael showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iulian Pietreanu in the 87th minute of the match. 91 minutes into the match, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goalkeeper Gong Jun Feng had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Philippe-Arnaud Heremans. Gong Jun Feng made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Philippe-Arnaud Heremans in the 93rd minute of play. When Iulian Pietreanu fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's protests and gave Iulian Pietreanu a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to FC UNIREA Alba Iulia getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Iulian Pietreanu hit a great ball. 98 minutes into the match, Philippe-Arnaud Heremans had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gong Jun Feng. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Philippe-Arnaud Heremans was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2.