Kotarit 2 - 0 ACB (385527914)

Weather conditions were fairly good for football, and Vehmaisten Wembley saw a crowd turnout of 21477. Artur Klapp was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Christian-Andreas Eichinger and Yossef Karo. Kotarit decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. Starters: Saluces - Hafsås, Martín González, Treutel - Griffioen, Sidenstål, Hecht, March, Bogaerts - Bakke, Mäki-Turja.

ACB started off with a 4-3-3 lineup. Lineup: Alestalo - Ollitervo, Cazip, Barrios, Riedmeyr - Rakuschan, Sjö, Covelo - Jukkola, Grönlund, Tuovola.

Kotarit were mostly trying to use their skill at attacking on the flanks. ACB were relying on their ability to counter-attack. D. Saluces looked great 35 minutes into the match after stopping a shot from the middle of the penalty area from the visitors' J. Tuovola. A foul after 38 minutes resulted in a free kick. I. March cannonballed it, giving the home team the lead 1 - 0. Kotarit's I. March saw his fine effort strike the top of the bar following some good work up the middle by his teammates after 39 minutes. It was 1 - 0 at the break. Possession in this half belonged to Kotarit, who controlled the ball 63 percent of the time.

Kotarit were given a gift! The ref dubiously awarded them a penalty 58 minutes into the match, which was neatly put away by I. March. 2 - 0 for the home side. The referee showed ACB's V. Ollitervo the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. Kotarit enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 66 percent of possession.

V. Mäki-Turja performed admirably for Kotarit. R. Griffioen on the other hand, had a terrible day. ACB's best player was A. Alestalo. V. Ollitervo was a disappointment, however. The match ends 2 - 0.