*OFC* 3 - 0 Partisan (384368391)

21933 fans braved the pouring rain at waldemar klein arena 2011. Marc Valiente was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Lukas Constantini and Jean-Louis Schikora. *OFC* decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. The following players had been chosen: Bertolissi - Barreña, Hiiva, Alavuković - Cossellu, Appeldwatsch, Holeček, Kovačević, Kuryłowicz - Costantini, Hîldan.

Partisan had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. They fielded: Spörl - Blokzijl, Figueiró, Breton - Borgholm, Hanss, Nekam, Martella, Prokesch - Luisser, Hosin.

Partisan's M. Nekam could have put the guests one up after 4 minutes after chasing a through ball from the right, but A. Bertolissi was as fast as a snake, grabbing the ball from under his nose. After 5 minutes, *OFC* sent a free kick in high over the penalty box. In what looked like a well-rehearsed move, the ball was headed backwards and reached V. Hîldan, who had plenty of space to place a well aimed shot - 1 - 0. *OFC* solidified their lead at the 39 minute mark, as E. Barreña dribbled the ball through the opposing central defence and scored to make it 2 - 0. *OFC*'s P. Holeček got himself booked for a foul. It was 2 - 0 at the break. Possession in this half belonged to Partisan, who controlled the ball 53 percent of the time.

M. Nekam was uncomfortable with the soggy pitch as he couldn't move the ball around with his usual grace. A great save by keeper M. Spörl after 71 minutes kept the visitors in the game after L. Costantini struck from the left with a real cannonball. The game was characterised by rough play and many physical challenges on the wet field, but D. Blokzijl showed great heart and had a good game. *OFC* put themselves up 3 - 0 when R. Kovačević broke through on the right, leaving the entire defence trailing in his wake. Partisan enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 53 percent of possession.

*OFC*'s best player was V. Hîldan. On the other hand, L. Kuryłowicz's play was disheartening. H. Hanss performed admirably for Partisan. M. Spörl on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 3 - 0.