United 5 - 1 forever (381676711)

43574 spectators arrived at United Stadium, where weather conditions were pretty good for football. Clemente Góngora was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Saúl Maack and Preston Espinoza. United had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Cerrelli - Grateau, Filippa, Szmaja - Giovanelli, Di Filippo, Szukaj, Bernardi, Polito - Petrus, Bolmain.

forever started off with a 3-4-3 lineup. The following players took the field: Pocai - Rautanen, Gallino, Cortês - Cacciaguerra, Rychter, Penzo, Echegoyen - Wojtecki, Blasius, bin Mamat.

United took the lead 12 minutes into the game by 1 - 0, as S. Petrus elegantly received a long range pass through the middle, finishing off with a half-volley shot just below the bar. 33 minutes into the match United's R. Filippa viciously shoved another player from behind while going for a loose ball and was sent off the pitch with a red card. forever levelled the score after 36 minutes to make it 1 - 1, as N. Rautanen struck home after a fine midfield combination through the centre, which left him completely unmarked. United took the lead 37 minutes in, as K. Bolmain broke through on the left and put the 2 - 1 shot just beyond the reach of the outstretched keeper. The teams went for the halftime break at 2 - 1. forever had most of the ball, with 52 percent of possession.

The forever coach was desperate to reverse his team's fortunes in the game, and ordered his team to change strategy. 47 minutes into the match, the visitors' central line of defence had to look on as B. Szmaja broke through, making the score 3 - 1 for United. Still trailing on the score board, forever adjusted their tactics after 49 minutes. M. Gallino had a quick chat at the side line, then switched positions with J. Cortês. United's K. Szukaj got himself booked for a foul. After 50 minutes, forever switched M. Gallino with J. Nielsen, hoping for a quick impact on the pitch. forever needed a fresh pair of legs on the field, and after 55 minutes H. bin Mamat made way for A. Pezzuto. The forever players listened closely to their manager, as he gave new tactical instructions for the team. Things were going to get worse for the visitors. S. Petrus squirmed through their central defence after 65 minutes, increasing the lead to 4 - 1. 66 minutes into the match C. Giovanelli put United ahead 5 - 1 with a truly marvelous free kick. forever certainly deserved a goal after some stunning play down the left, but A. Penzo just wasn't able to finish. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by forever, with 53 percent of the ball.

United's best player was S. Petrus. However, K. Szukaj made a disastrous appearance. forever's top performer was clearly A. Blasius. P. Pocai was a disappointment, however. The match ends 5 - 1.