GDI 3 - 0 Traktor (393814165)

It had rained all day, but 3334 hardy fans still made it out to GIGANTE DE ARROYITO. Mark Lüthje was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Bent Koburger and Giuseppino Launz. GDI started off with a 5-4-1 lineup. The following players took the field: Rossman - Trezzi, Echaniz Aeid, Feldman, Estévez, Bustamante - Campora, Ozorio, Draghetti, Tolstrup - Prieto.

Traktor had chosen a strategic 5-5-0 formation. The following players had been chosen: Kaemmerer - Fouache, Arkema, Minho, Fassa, Cresti - Leme Vaz, Belhassen, Bladdahl, Descamps, Schadrack -.

The strategy for GDI was to use their ability to press. 10 minutes into the game, GDI wanted to bring some new energy to their game. R. Draghetti gave F. Obrocki a quick hug as he left the field. With 26 minutes played, GDI's well-worked indirect free kick caused havoc in the penalty area, and when the ball eventually fell to A. Campora he gleefully slotted the ball home to make it 1 - 0. 33 minutes into the game, Traktor had difficulty finding their positions and their organisation dropped to passable. After 35 minutes, T. Echaniz Aeid put GDI ahead 2 - 0 when he rose to head in a cross from the right wing. The players of GDI now seemed to think the job was done and acted more defensively, just waiting for the ref to blow the final whistle. Always quick and a menace to his opponents, H. Prieto was very close to getting through after 38 minutes, but he could only put the ball into the keeper's arms. 40 minutes in, Traktor appeared unsure on how to play and their organisation was only passable. G. Feldman was the first to reach the corner kick, but his header was blocked by the keeper. However, GDI's S. Ozorio managed to get hold of the rebound and tucked the ball into the empty net. 3 - 0 GDI pressed their opponents, causing the game to be a bit of a stalemate at times. 3 - 0 was the halftime score. Possession in this half belonged to GDI, who controlled the ball 73 percent of the time.

The Traktor players spent the break getting a rerun of the team's tactical organisation and regained a solid organisation when the game started again. At this time in the match, GDI were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. With 85 minutes played, the Traktor coach decided a substitution may help turn the game around. B. Breemer came on, M. Fouache had to leave the fray. After 86 minutes, Traktor switched C. Bladdahl with T. Hiittola, hoping for a quick impact on the pitch. Traktor needed a fresh pair of legs on the field, and after 86 minutes E. Kaemmerer made way for B. Schild. A scuffle developed as players from both sides clashed following a tussle in the centre of the field 87 minutes into the match. After regaining order and consulting his linesman, the referee called Traktor's L. Leme Vaz to one side and produced a red card for the player. The coach of GDI was happy with the game so far, but still wanted to change the line up. After 88 minutes, K. Fredriksson came on for A. Campora. J. Tolstrup was the new captain of GDI - handed the armband by the departing player. GDI's talent at pressing frustrated the spectators as the game became a dire midfield struggle. S. Estévez left the field with a smile on his face as he was substituted 89 minutes into the game, as his team was in the lead. I. Zapata was the replacement. GDI had most of the ball, with 74 percent of possession.

G. Feldman performed admirably for GDI. However, F. Obrocki made a disastrous appearance. The most dominating Traktor player was without a doubt T. Hiittola. On the other hand, J. Arkema's play was disheartening. The match ends 3 - 0.