Gabry85 2 - 1 Gate (378524122)

A scorching day at Gabry85 Arena, where 49750 spectators were in place for today's match. Remy Lambers was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Leif Brostad and Nitzan Geller. Gabry85 had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. Starters: Dufaud - Brandt, Prada, Saka - Giurgiu, Andreuccetti, Nieto-Armijo, Jurowski, Defontaine - Dore, Mocsai.

Gate tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. The following players had been chosen: Vlassak - Grządziel, Delle Cave, Gravina - Kulju, Diaz, Dore, Ferracioli, Alberani - Bunk, Kánský.

Pressing was the tactic of the day for Gate. G. Andreuccetti gave Gabry85 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 J. Kánský's technique was perfect on this sunny day and led to some breathtaking tricks that bamboozled the defence. Perseverence paid off for Gate, as their S. Grządziel equalised making it 1 - 1 with a fabulous free kick. Gate pressed their opponents, causing the game to be a bit of a stalemate at times. Gate's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. With 40 minutes played, the home side managed to get a 2 - 1 lead as T. Mocsai flipped the ball in after a cross from the right. Halftime score was 2 - 1. Gabry85 enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 53 percent of possession.

With 65 minutes played, the Gate coach decided a substitution may help turn the game around. R. Gumpinger came on, A. Gravina had to leave the fray. Gate had a chance to level the score as J. Kánský suddenly found himself free in the middle of the box with only the keeper to beat, but he misjudged the finish, and only managed to hit the bar. Gate will have to do without P. Kulju for a time, due to a bad foot injury at the 71 minute mark. He was substituted by M. Corso. C. Alberani found it hard to catch his breath today in the stifling heat. Speedy Y. Defontaine tried one of his patented rushes 78 minutes into the game, but S. Grządziel was just as fast and averted the attack. Gabry85 had most of the ball, with 53 percent of possession.

A. Dore performed admirably for Gabry85. G. Brandt turned in a dismal performance, however. Gate's top performer was clearly J. Kánský. M. Corso was a disappointment, however. The match ends 2 - 1.