Sfasabuchi 1 - 0 Hantu (365990346)

64771 punters turned up at Vasco Reggiando Arena, and despite threatening clouds on the horizon, no rain came. Radovan Karadžić was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Markus Hagstad and Wolf Huschka. Sfasabuchi tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. They fielded: Blugaro - Vitarella, Arnuzzo, Focardi - Domina, Spagnolo, Naccari, Fiorenza, Torroba - Marino, Piva.

A 5-5-0 alignment was the formation of choice for Hantu. Starters: Pozo - Moro, Žarinas, Truninger, Cooreman, Krayushkin - Hertle, Hartge, Barrio, Agostinho, Prast -.

Pressing was the tactic of the day for Hantu. At this time in the match, Hantu were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. Sfasabuchi were very close to putting themselves one up after 27 minutes as N. Piva got through on the left, but failing in concentration, he shot the ball wide. Hantu's talent at pressing frustrated the spectators as the game became a dire midfield struggle. G. Blugaro looked great 33 minutes into the match after stopping a shot from the middle of the penalty area from the visitors' H. Prast. The referee showed Sfasabuchi's P. Arnuzzo the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. A loud groan was heard from the fans of Hantu, as H. Barrio left the pitch in too much pain to finish the match. C. Zmarzła took his place on the field. It was 0 - 0 at the break. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by Sfasabuchi, with 63 percent of the ball.

The pressing tactics used by Hantu were successful as the ball remained close to the half way line at all times. Sfasabuchi's I. Fiorenza was shown a yellow card after 62 minutes for slicing down an opponent. P. Torroba's speed was clear to see after 66 minutes, as he darted down the wing and released N. Piva who placed the ball into the back of the net to make the score 1 - 0. Hantu needed a fresh pair of legs on the field, and after 66 minutes L. Hertle made way for D. Burón. D. Burón was handed the Hantu captain's armband. The Hantu players listened closely to their manager, as he gave new tactical instructions for the team. Although the whole team were struggling to impress, Hantu's R. Truninger was singled out as being the problem as he was called off the pitch after 67 minutes. F. Kok was given a chance to change things around. Unhappy with the result so far in the game, the Hantu manager used a brief break in play after 67 minutes to give the players new directives. Hantu's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. Sfasabuchi's P. Torroba left the field after 69 minutes because of a nasty blow to the shin. His replacement was I. Lovino. Hantu pressed their opponents, causing the game to be a bit of a stalemate at times. Sfasabuchi enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 60 percent of possession.

Sfasabuchi's best player was I. Fiorenza. P. Arnuzzo on the other hand, had a terrible day. Most important Hantu player was R. Pozo. On the other hand, F. Kok's play was disheartening. The match ends 1 - 0.