Cabroski 1 - 0 Van_Basten (381663429)

The 48149 fans in attendance at Cabroski Arena were roasting in the hot sun. Cai Ching Hwa was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Didier Acciari and Alfredo Manchego. Cabroski had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Braghini - Karlsen, Horcasitas, Scalamandre - Lobato, Bettega, Rieto, Pellegrino, Petrosino - Bonamusa, Pollicino.

Van_Basten started off with a 5-4-1 lineup. The following players took the field: D'Ambrosio - Škrlj, Carpentier, Charbonnier, Serra, Hallam - Malvárez, Ortu, Thisted, Carotenuto - Enache.

Today, Cabroski's strategy involved concentrating on the flanks for their attacks. It was obvious that Van_Basten were using their pressing skill as their primary tactic. At this time in the match, Van_Basten were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. Cabroski had to make a substitution after 38 minutes. V. Bonamusa limped off the field and was replaced by R. Schneyder. Cabroski had to manage with a reduced squad after 41 minutes, as S. Pellegrino got sent off for a needless foul away from the game's action. T. Škrlj of Van_Basten had to be helped off the pitch as an injury meant he was unable to finish the game. T. Hürel came in to finish the match. Cabroski were awarded a penalty 43 minutes into the game but D. Bettega produced a poor shot, quite easily saved by D. D'Ambrosio. After several obvious shirt pulling incidents, T. Hürel got himself booked. The manager of Van_Basten was not happy. Van_Basten's talent at pressing frustrated the spectators as the game became a dire midfield struggle. Halftime score was 0 - 0. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by Cabroski, with 54 percent of the ball.

P. Enache's technique was perfect on this sunny day and led to some breathtaking tricks that bamboozled the defence. As the 60 minute mark approached, the Van_Basten coach decided it was time for a substitution. R. Malvárez reluctantly made way for M. Taferner on the pitch. Priding himself in being an active coach, the Cabroski manager gave new instructions to his players after 62 minutes. 69 minutes into the match, the Cabroski manager wanted to try a new tactic, and the players loyally obliged. The heat made it a terrible day for A. Karlsen, who seemed unable to keep up with the other players. Cabroski took the lead 85 minutes in, as S. Pollicino broke through on the left and put the 1 - 0 shot just beyond the reach of the outstretched keeper. Unhappy with the result so far in the game, the Van_Basten manager used a brief break in play after 88 minutes to give the players new directives. The bench was restless, and with 89 minutes passed Van_Basten's coach gave D. Dauer the opportunity the player had been hoping for. D. D'Ambrosio reluctantly left the field. M. Ortu was handed the Van_Basten captain's armband. Possession in this half belonged to Cabroski, who controlled the ball 60 percent of the time.

Cabroski's top performer was clearly S. Pollicino. R. Schneyder on the other hand, had a terrible day. Van_Basten's best player was P. Enache. T. Hürel turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 1 - 0.