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Spectators: 10897 (Terracing: 8174, Seating: 2506, VIP seats: 217) Tomasz Bielejewski charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tomasz Bielejewski the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 4 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for New England Minas! An unexpectedly hard shot by Kristofer Peck in the 12th minute of play forced New England Minas's goalkeeper Roland Parker to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Roland Parker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kristofer Peck, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. The corner led University of Rochester's Aytaç Kökşin to fire away a dangerous shot which Roland Parker despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. New England Minas's Roland Parker played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kristofer Peck in the 34th minute of play. Benny Pike scored 1-1 in the 36th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Daniel Suarez, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 40th minute Fulvio Maria shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Daniel Suarez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bernie Odell in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Roland Parker saved New England Minas from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kristofer Peck during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 47th minute Shaun Mahoney shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Daniel Suarez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Shaun Mahoney made the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, University of Rochester's goal looked a bit too open when Shaun Mahoney came free, but Daniel Suarez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kristofer Peck received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Roland Parker tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kristofer Peck scored 2-2 in the 64th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Roland Parker, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 68th minute, Paolo Dalmu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. New England Minas made a substitution. Domenico Dillon replaced Hal Bearden. Shaun Mahoney could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Daniel Suarez made a huge save. 71 minutes into the match, New England Minas's goal looked a bit too open when Bernie Odell came free, but Roland Parker reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Shaun Mahoney 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 Daniel Suarez, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 74th minute, Lee White hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. University of Rochester made a substitution. Andre Owen replaced Bernie Odell. In the 75th match minute, University of Rochester was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lee White to maneuver through the defense. Daniel Suarez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Shaun Mahoney, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. New England Minas made a substitution. Stanley Metcalf replaced Benny Pike. After 93 played minutes University of Rochester got a freekick which was hit by Randy Fugate. Daniel Suarez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Willem-Jan Ceulemans in the 96th minute of play. New England Minas were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.