Torpedo 0 - 2 Pimbolins (370765298)

Clouds darkened the skies at Flecha Stadium as 18743 spectators turned up for the match. Calvin MacNeill was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Macedonio Moreno and Konstantyn Shilenko. A 3-5-2 alignment was the formation of choice for Torpedo. The following players had been chosen: Lacasa - Oncioiu, Ripollés, Natali - Weßel, Wemekamp, Karlsen, Sinioja, Laidet - Lundquist, Bircsák.

Pimbolins decided to use a 5-4-1 set up. Lineup: Ortet - Natal, Veiga, Drago, Farinha, Nicoletti - Bezuyen, Dumitrache, Quintana, Japson - Brahe.

Pimbolins immediately set off using their skill at pressing their opponents. A. Ribeiro was called on to replace Torpedo's L. Oncioiu after 24 minutes following a nasty collision. Pimbolins's talent at pressing frustrated the spectators as the game became a dire midfield struggle. One of many good crosses from J. Bezuyen on the wing was received and skillfully taken care of by H. Brahe, who scored for Pimbolins. 0 - 1 0 - 1 was the score after the first half. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by Torpedo, with 52 percent of the ball.

H. Brahe increased the visitors' lead by putting a volley away after a pass from the right. 0 - 2. Confident in their lead, Pimbolins's players relaxed and focused more on defending the lead than increasing it. 57 minutes into the game, L. Lacasa had to leave the pitch due to a knee injury. In came Á. Belchior. In the lead, Pimbolins adjusted their style of play with 65 minutes gone. The pressing tactics used by Pimbolins were successful as the ball remained close to the half way line at all times. Pimbolins's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. At this time in the match, Pimbolins were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. Torpedo had most of the ball, with 52 percent of possession.

Torpedo's top performer was clearly T. Lundquist. A. Ribeiro on the other hand, had a terrible day. Pimbolins's best player was V. Dumitrache. However, V. Ortet made a disastrous appearance. The match ends 0 - 2.