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Gucci Arena
Spectators: 9025 (Terracing: 6892, Seating: 2113, VIP seats: 20) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ricardo Haag kicked off to start the match. When Gucci United's Andre Despland, in the 3rd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Gucci United. 9 minutes into the game, SIRI United's Pastor Jago nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Flemming Cavegn made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. With a little luck, SIRI United's Santiago Cañizares got control of the ball when Andre Despland tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gucci United's Flemming Cavegn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardo Haag in the 13th minute of play. In the 15th minute, Bruno Petermann made a precise shot to the right of Flemming Cavegn. Gucci United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andre Despland in the 22nd minute of play forced SIRI United's goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Petermann in the 23rd minute of play forced Gucci United's goalkeeper Flemming Cavegn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute, Urban Fankhauser hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ricardo Haag in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flemming Cavegn saved Gucci United from getting behind. 30 minutes into the game, Gucci United's Andre Despland nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Santiago Cañizares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. When SIRI United's Ricardo Haag in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gucci United's goalie prevented a goal. SIRI United's Santiago Cañizares proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save SIRI United from getting a goal against them. Gucci United's Flemming Cavegn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardo Haag in the 40th minute of play. Santiago Cañizares made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Graciano Widenmeier sent off a good shot on target. Santiago Cañizares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andre Despland in the 44th minute of play. 46 minutes into the match, SIRI United's goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Graciano Widenmeier. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Andre Despland was the one to do the kick off. Santiago Cañizares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Graciano Widenmeier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 52nd minute Gucci United were awarded a corner. Bernardo Flores went to the cornerflag to take it. It was a well-played corner which Graciano Widenmeier managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Santiago Cañizares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Graciano Widenmeier in the 57th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andre Despland in the 59th minute of play forced SIRI United's goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Flemming Cavegn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pastor Jago in the 60th minute of play. SIRI United's Santiago Cañizares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Graciano Widenmeier in the 61st minute of play. Santiago Cañizares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andre Despland in the 65th minute of play. In the 69th minute Andre Despland shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Santiago Cañizares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Santiago Cañizares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Graciano Widenmeier in the 71st minute of play. Graciano Lindenmann's late challenge caught a Gucci United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Graciano Lindenmann helped the player get up and apologised. After 72 played minutes SIRI United got a freekick which was hit by Graciano Lindenmann. Gucci United's Per Langelier was substituted for Graciano Widenmeier. In the 73rd match minute, SIRI United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Graciano Lindenmann to maneuver through the defense. Urban Fankhauser hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andre Despland in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Santiago Cañizares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Santiago Cañizares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Codrin Aldescu in the 77th minute of play. Santiago Cañizares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fidelis Greub in the 79th minute of play. Santiago Cañizares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Codrin Aldescu in the 82nd minute of play. After 83 minutes, Renato Aeberli mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gucci United and the SIRI United players grew even worse after the yellow card. Renato Aeberli kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ricardo Haag got free with Flemming Cavegn in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Gucci United's Per Langelier in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SIRI United's goalie prevented a goal. The Gucci United fans' excitement grew in the 88th match minute when Gucci United's Per Langelier looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Santiago Cañizares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Per Langelier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Santiago Cañizares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Veltin Lucciotti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Flemming Cavegn didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ricardo Haag went, in the 96th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-4 was the resulting score.