Fighter 1 - 0 Bandeira (391539489)

It was an exceptionally sunny day for the crowd of 45108 that came out to Ripa na chulipa. Gian Maria Fontana was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Attila Leposa and Shlomo Daniels. Fighter decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. Lineup: Marco - Bras, Tapana, Ciuffreda - 力坤 (Likun) , Zehetbauer, Krieg, Albrechtsen, Paulajoki - Takács, Arellano.

Bandeira had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Lampert - da Penha, Skalniak, Ruete, Bodaño - Quanjel, Luque, Baykam, Späni - Ursino, Yordanov.

The strategy for Bandeira was to use their ability to press. Several players seemed a little dazed by the warm weather, and were repeatedly tricked by the clever and agile I. Yordanov. Bandeira's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. The teams went for the halftime break at 0 - 0. Fighter enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 69 percent of possession.

Fighter were very close to putting themselves one up after 59 minutes as A. Ciuffreda got through on the left, but failing in concentration, he shot the ball wide. The fierce heat made it important to save breath, and after a few swift runs A. Arellano found it hard to get back into position. A. Arellano gave Fighter the lead as he successfully challenged the guests' central defenders, then slotted the ball into the bottom corner, giving the keeper no chance. 1 - 0 The Fighter players could smell victory in the air. 窦. 力坤 (Likun) wasn't in a hurry to leave the field as he was substituted for A. Stucco after 80 minutes. H. Tapana left the field with a smile on his face as he was substituted 80 minutes into the game, as his team was in the lead. R. Díez de la Losa was the replacement. The coach of Fighter was happy with the game so far, but still wanted to change the line up. After 80 minutes, L. Lee Chin came on for L. Takács. Fighter had most of the ball, with 69 percent of possession.

The most dominating Fighter player was without a doubt L. Lee Chin. A. Stucco turned in a dismal performance, however. Bandeira's top performer was clearly W. da Penha. A. Lampert was a disappointment, however. The match ends 1 - 0.