paluce 0 - 1 Hellas (381744251)

Due to an all-day shower, 32943 paying spectators got to see a match on a pitch-turned-bog at Mulines Stadium. Michael Basler was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Fãnica Ghitescu and Ronny Björktorp. paluce decided to use a 4-4-2 set up. Lineup: Marena - Boeswald-Reinhardt, Tănăsie, Diotto, Silini - Melgar, Obradors, Frigan, Lefebvre - Tormenta, Ingelén.

Hellas had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Buzaku - Morley, Lindenberg, Mercz, Moletto - Duque, Pakosta, Tamelli, Micelli - Kukkur, Drãguloiu.

It was obvious that Hellas were using their pressing skill as their primary tactic. paluce got a penalty shot 2 minutes into the game, but E. Silini scuffed the shot slightly and L. Buzaku was able to block. S. Ingelén did not have a good day today, often losing his footing on the muddy pitch. At this time in the match, Hellas were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. The teams went for the halftime break at 0 - 0. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by paluce, with 53 percent of the ball.

Good work by the paluce defensive line after 52 minutes produced a good counterattack chance, which cut elegantly down the middle of the pitch and found F. Lefebvre alone in front of the goal, but his shot whistled just wide. The cannonball from 35 metres by P. Micelli of Hellas was an impressive sight, but didn't make it into the net. P. Micelli's early cross saw the defenders caught out of position and the alert S. Kukkur was able to pounce and roll the ball past the hapless goalkeeper to score for Hellas. 0 - 1. After 71 minutes, E. Silini got through on the right and was very close to equalising for the home side, but didn't get the shot away. With 77 minutes gone, S. Kukkur suddenly found himself completely free on the right wing when a counterattack by Hellas caught their opponents by surprise. Only a great save by the opposing keeper prevented him from scoring. S. Kukkur was having a great game - if anything the pouring rain seemed to be spurring him on! Possession in this half belonged to paluce, who controlled the ball 54 percent of the time.

Most important paluce player was A. Obradors. A. Marena turned in a dismal performance, however. Hellas's top performer was clearly S. Kukkur. However, L. Buzaku made a disastrous appearance. The match ends 0 - 1.