Decanos 1 - 1 Sportiva (390851825)

22000 fans braved the pouring rain at Eterno Aníbal Carignano. Benny Örnlund was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Fons Caers and Cecil Vanderhaegen. Decanos had chosen a strategic 5-4-1 formation. Lineup: Palacios - Kütt, Cuixart, Avilés, de Ruijter, Dickbauer - Castellano, Rufin, Marinello, 昌 (Chang) - Giovanardi.

Sportiva tactics involved an interesting 4-3-3 combination. They fielded: Brepoels - Barbery, Mitrović, Arroyave, Bissière - Sweeney, Hoogzaad, Nikačević - Akse, Terreri, Bello.

The strategy for Decanos was to use their ability to press. Sportiva demonstrated their creative tactics on the field. Having been awarded a free kick in an awkward position after 5 minutes, Decanos did not go for a shot but instead fired the ball hard into the 6 yard box. After a brief tussle with his marker, R. Rufin was able to power the ball past the keeper to make the score 1 - 0. At this time in the match, Decanos were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. After 24 minutes, the visitors levelled the scores after R. Akse made it through the middle and struck home to make it 1 - 1. R. Rufin was struggling to make the ball dance with his usual trickery and panache, and the opposing players had little trouble shutting him down in these muddy conditions. Decanos pressed their opponents, causing the game to be a bit of a stalemate at times. 冯. 昌 (Chang) spent most of the time in a heap on the ground today, his normally rapid movement hindered by the slippery pitch. Halftime score was 1 - 1. Decanos enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 56 percent of possession.

With the match clock at 46 minutes, Decanos modified their style of play a little bit. After 62 minutes, Sportiva's R. Sweeney fell awkwardly, but was determined to stay in the match. That's the spirit! After 71 minutes, the defensive line of Decanos created a counterattack through the middle that gave M. Giovanardi a good look at the goal, but his shot glanced harmlessly off the crossbar. Decanos's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. After a fine move down the middle M. Giovanardi nearly gave the home side a goal after 81 minutes. However the finishing shot went just wide. Sportiva had to make a substitution after 85 minutes. M. Arroyave limped off the field and was replaced by J. Goszczycki. Decanos had most of the ball, with 57 percent of possession.

Most important Decanos player was J. Castellano. R. Rufin was a disappointment, however. R. Akse performed admirably for Sportiva. V. Bissière turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 1 - 1.