Holden 1 - 0 Truskavets (392602500)

A brilliantly sunny day had enticed a crowd of 28414 to Holden F.C. Arena. Evert de Groen was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Finn-Alexander Wilhelmshütte and Marcus Advocaat. Holden had chosen a strategic 5-3-2 formation. They fielded: Stanković - Graziani, Dufour, Calascibetta, Losada Pastor, van Acht - Pittore, Sommavilla, Riccio - Drażba, Møller Hansen.

Truskavets started off with a 3-5-2 lineup. Starters: de Slager - Lazzaro, Jacobsson, Pescarmona - Gheorghe, Stănciulescu, Eastings, Chillemi, Ballarin - Skat, Arigò.

For their match strategy, Holden had decided to use their ability to counter-attack whenever possible. Holden's counterattacks created a good chance for G. Riccio on the right after 7 minutes, but he could only look on with dismay as his strike rebounded off the crossbar. Holden could have put themselves ahead after 36 minutes but B. Møller Hansen missed a volley shot on a ball coming in from the right. 37 minutes into the game Truskavets managed a counterattack, but A. Skat took a soft shot from the left flank that was easy prey for the alert keeper. D. van Acht enjoyed the sunshine and demonstrated his stunning technique over and over again. Halftime score was 0 - 0. Truskavets enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 55 percent of possession.

Coming in from the right, Holden had a good opportunity to convert on a counterattack after 56 minutes, but C. Drażba's attempt to finish was easily stopped. Holden's G. Pittore was shown a yellow card after 74 minutes for slicing down an opponent. In a fantastic display of determination, Truskavets's A. Chillemi forced himself to his feet, after an opponent viciously knocked him down. It wasn't a good day at all for P. Lazzaro. His powerful style of play just didn't fit the bill on this warm day. Holden showed their counterattack skill 79 minutes into the match by breaking through the middle, with C. Drażba scoring uncontested for 1 - 0. Truskavets had most of the ball, with 54 percent of possession.

Most important Holden player was C. Drażba. B. Møller Hansen was a disappointment, however. The most dominating Truskavets player was without a doubt A. Skat. T. Jacobsson turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 1 - 0.