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Staples Center
Spectators: 7295 (Terracing: 5583, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Clodoveo Muc started the match with the kick off. Hector Hodei made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ladislao Gar in the 3rd minute. After 8 played minutes Hongo FC got a freekick which was hit by Blas Phelipe. In the 13th match minute, LakeShow was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvio Abeijon to maneuver through the defense. Dan Bäckström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agustin Quinton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the match, Prospero Marcones dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Hector Hodei, 1-0. Silvio Abeijon lost his temper 23 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Dan Bäckström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentin Tome, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dan Bäckström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edelmiro Umbruso in the 40th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the match, LakeShow's goal looked a bit too open when Agustin Quinton came free, but Dan Bäckström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Hongo FC booed when LakeShow was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cecilio Cugat didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maximo Aimar blasted a shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dan Bäckström having to make a save. 46 minutes into the match, LakeShow's goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Tome came free, but Dan Bäckström reached the ball before it rolled over 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 players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Valentin Tome was the one to do the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Agustin Quinton got free with Dan Bäckström in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 55 minutes into the match, Edelmiro Umbruso had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dan Bäckström. LakeShow's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Edelmiro Umbruso was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. 59 minutes into the match, Ladislao Gar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hector Hodei. Hongo FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ladislao Gar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Agustin Quinton could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Dan Bäckström made a huge save. When Ladislao Gar fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored LakeShow's protests and gave Ladislao Gar a yellow card for diving instead. When Edelmiro Umbruso fell near the penalty area in the 74th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hongo FC's protests and gave Edelmiro Umbruso a yellow card for diving instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valentin Tome in the 84th minute of play forced LakeShow's goalkeeper Dan Bäckström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 93 minutes into the match, Agustin Quinton had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dan Bäckström. LakeShow's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Agustin Quinton was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-4. Hongo 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.