F.C. 1 - 2 Deportivo (393590759)

Due to an all-day shower, 45000 paying spectators got to see a match on a pitch-turned-bog at Kar F.C. Arena. Dumitru Grãdinaru was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Hilbert Asselijn and Ove Myrquist. F.C. tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. Lineup: Bonaventura - Granelli, Nhạ, Benazzato - Delle Cave, Manfrini, Bortone, Lanzillotta, Almada - Bergenhenegouwen, Doré.

A 3-4-3 alignment was the formation of choice for Deportivo. They fielded: Festini - Festa, Salemi, Fabris - Beem, Ghedin, Rampinelli, Lualdi - Blurtschi, Arcellone, Ros.

The game was characterised by rough play and many physical challenges on the wet field, but M. Granelli showed great heart and had a good game. With 22 minutes played, the visitors broke through on the right after some poor defending. F. Fabris put the ball away for 0 - 1. A drive down the left side allowed F. Fabris to get in close and score another goal for Deportivo after 30 minutes, taking the score to 0 - 2. Confident in their lead, Deportivo's players relaxed and focused more on defending the lead than increasing it. With a penalty awarded after 31 minutes, F.C.'s C. Doré placed the ball low and to the keeper's right, impossible to block. 1 - 2. It was 1 - 2 at the break. Possession in this half belonged to Deportivo, who controlled the ball 56 percent of the time.

Deportivo came close to extending their lead as B. Blurtschi delivered a low effort on goal from the right after 62 minutes, but the angle was too narrow and the shot went harmlessly into the side netting. B. Blurtschi left the field with a smile on his face as he was substituted 72 minutes into the game, as his team was in the lead. F. Scali was the replacement. As the match clock reached 79 minutes, Deportivo's organisation began to suffer due to a lack of experience. Deportivo enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 55 percent of possession.

C. Bergenhenegouwen performed admirably for F.C.. J. Almada on the other hand, had a terrible day. Deportivo's top performer was clearly H. Beem. C. Ros turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 1 - 2.