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B. B. Bats Arena
Spectators: 9235 (Terracing: 6928, Seating: 2124, VIP seats: 183) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Kerem Aktürkoglu started the match with the kick off. Tiburcio Liher showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kerem Aktürkoglu in the 2nd minute of the match. In the 7th minute Jimmy Ekström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artur Brudzisz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8th minute Altamora FC were awarded a corner. Brion Heyros went to the cornerflag to take it. Tiburcio Liher made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Moisés Queiroga in the 12th minute of play. In the 12th match minute, Bacardi Black Bats was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yavuzalp Ersezer to maneuver through the defense. 19 minutes into the game, Jimmy Ekström cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Artur Brudzisz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 21 minutes into the match, Moisés Queiroga had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tiburcio Liher. Altamora FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Moisés Queiroga was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Jimmy Ekström's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Artur Brudzisz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Artur Brudzisz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jimmy Ekström in the 27th minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, Bacardi Black Bats's goal looked a bit too open when Jimmy Ekström came free, but Artur Brudzisz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 34th minute Altamora FC were awarded a corner. Brion Heyros went to the cornerflag to take it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Moisés Queiroga in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tiburcio Liher saved Altamora FC from getting behind. When Bacardi Black Bats's Moisés Queiroga in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Altamora FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 40 minutes Altamora FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dimas Gois who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Bacardi Black Bats's Dimas Gois to fire away a dangerous shot which Tiburcio Liher despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jimmy Ekström to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute, Altamora FC's Jimmy Ekström dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. Altamora FC made a substitution. Rodrigo Leão replaced Maximino Gizon. In the 59th minute, Higino lago hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tiburcio Liher showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abílio Severiano, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. When Jimmy Ekström came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Altamora FC 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 Jimmy Ekström couldn't finish the play. Altamora FC's Tiburcio Liher played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Moisés Queiroga in the 63rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Altamora FC's Manuel Azenha got a free kick in the 66th minute. Bacardi Black Bats made a substitution. Evandro Santana replaced Moisés Queiroga. Bacardi Black Bats's Benedicto Afonso was substituted for Kerem Aktürkoglu. In the 67th match minute, Altamora FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manuel Azenha to maneuver through the defense. Abílio Severiano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Artur Brudzisz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jimmy Ekström in the 71st minute of the match. In the 74th minute, Benedicto Afonso made a precise shot to the right of Tiburcio Liher. Altamora FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. Tiburcio Liher showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evandro Santana in the 80th minute of the match. Artur Brudzisz was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jimmy Ekström showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 82 minute of play. Altamora FC'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.