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Spectators: 10828 (Terracing: 8122, Seating: 2490, VIP seats: 216) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Antonio Lluis made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pedro Luís Fantini in the 2nd minute of play forced GAUJA's goalkeeper Toms Felss to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mareks Vārpiņš showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Margots Kornieks in the 4th minute of the match. Toms Felss took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Grigore Drăgan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 7 minutes, Antonio Lluis put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Mareks Vārpiņš. Toms Felss took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severīns Pirtslāva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mareks Vārpiņš made an important save on a dangerous shot by Michal Noworolnik in the 18th minute. Insane Raccoons FC's Mareks Vārpiņš proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save Insane Raccoons FC from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Toms Skirmanis got free with Mareks Vārpiņš in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Grigore Drăgan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Toms Felss took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Luís Fantini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Toms Skirmanis struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Mareks Vārpiņš didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for GAUJA. Toms Felss took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Luís Fantini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Severīns Pirtslāva to make the kick off. GAUJA's Toms Felss played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raphaël Galtier in the 53rd minute of play. 55 minutes into the match, Insane Raccoons FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ulvis Cetmens came free, but Mareks Vārpiņš reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Toms Felss made an important save on a dangerous shot by Grigore Drăgan in the 57th minute. Toms Felss took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severīns Pirtslāva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Insane Raccoons FC's Severīns Pirtslāva got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 73rd match minute, Insane Raccoons FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ojārs Juskens to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Antonio Lluis in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mareks Vārpiņš prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Insane Raccoons FC's zone, Margots Kornieks stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mareks Vārpiņš came out of the goal and Margots Kornieks tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Insane Raccoons FC made a substitution. Alex Volponi replaced Kaspars Jociņš. Pedro Luís Fantini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Toms Felss tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, GAUJA's Toms Felss got control of the ball when Grigore Drăgan tried to sneak it across the goal line. Toms Felss showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pedro Luís Fantini in the 94th minute of the match. The GAUJA support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.