Burjassot 3 - 1 Garnata (382886805)

Weather conditions were fairly good for football, and Pinchitos Arena saw a crowd turnout of 44410. Martin Fridtorp was the appointed referee. Burjassot had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. They fielded: Panov - Salm, Brands, N'Diaye - Eroğlu, Bispo, Alūzas, Artese, Shishmanov - Pierri, Jettenbach.

Garnata started off with a 4-5-1 lineup. The following players had been chosen: Martínez - Jado, Faiado, Vázquez, Vitorica - Barrio, Ederra, Pallisé, Caión, Ródenas - Paleologos.

It was obvious that Garnata were using their pressing skill as their primary tactic. They were singing the praises of A. Pierri 2 minutes into the match after his speculative chip from the middle of the penalty box found its way over the visitors' keeper to make the score 1 - 0 to Burjassot. Coming in from the right, Burjassot had a good opportunity to convert on a counterattack after 15 minutes, but A. Pierri's attempt to finish was easily stopped. Things were deteriorating for the away team as Burjassot scored another to make it 2 - 0 after a left side attack resulted in a goal for A. Alūzas after 23 minutes. Confident in their lead, Burjassot's players relaxed and focused more on defending the lead than increasing it. Burjassot put in a good effort on the right, but H. Brands saw his volley fly wide of the mark 25 minutes into the game. A. Pierri unleashed a swerving effort from the right that the visitors' keeper did well to tip wide. R. Paleologos of Garnata was able to make an impressive rush past the sluggish H. Brands, which resulted in a goal making the score 2 - 1. The teams went for the halftime break at 2 - 1. Burjassot enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 58 percent of possession.

K. Shishmanov could have increased the lead after 51 minutes, but his shot hit the post after a nice combination in the middle of the park. Garnata needed a fresh pair of legs on the field, and after 55 minutes R. Ródenas made way for S. Wadah. After 60 minutes, Garnata switched X. Faiado with A. Barbadilla, hoping for a quick impact on the pitch. A well-executed free kick by T. N'Diaye after 72 minutes made it 3 - 1 for Burjassot. At this time in the match, Garnata were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. Garnata's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. Burjassot had most of the ball, with 59 percent of possession.

A. Pierri performed admirably for Burjassot. H. Brands on the other hand, had a terrible day. The most dominating Garnata player was without a doubt A. Caión. However, S. Wadah made a disastrous appearance. The match ends 3 - 1.