Chovo 2 - 0 hitaat (378606967)

Weather conditions were fairly good for football, and Valleca Estedium saw a crowd turnout of 2381. Felix Zaritsch was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Conny Tellen and Patryk Mroziak. Chovo decided to use a 5-3-2 set up. The following players had been chosen: Samaniego - Josa, Iriberria, Fábián, Madrid, Lucendo - Bazaga, Moya, Monroy - Ferrón, Lyons.

A 4-3-3 alignment was the formation of choice for hitaat. They fielded: Kaaresvirta - Raveala, Maurinen, Wärnå, Lauha - Tulimaa, Teräväinen, Rumple - Hirvilammi, Puro, Setälä.

Chovo were relying on their ability to counter-attack. Today, hitaat's strategy involved concentrating on the flanks for their attacks. The home side put themselves ahead 1 - 0 after 10 minutes courtesy of a breakthrough from M. Bazaga, who scored with a stunning volley following a cross from the right wing. Chovo's I. Iriberria left the field after 32 minutes because of a nasty blow to the shin. His replacement was F. Cereixas. Coming from the right, I. Monroy almost managed to score another goal for Chovo, but his header was tipped over the bar by the visitors' keeper. M. Teräväinen received some harsh words from his coach after he acted foolishly 40 minutes into the match, probably out of lack of experience, and almost let an opponent score. 41 minutes into the game, hitaat seemed a little tentative in their play as their organization fell to inadequate. X. Ferrón could have increased the lead after 42 minutes, but his shot hit the post after a nice combination in the middle of the park. Cheers filled the stadium as F. Cereixas broke through the visitors' central defence to put away the ball to increase the lead to 2 - 0 to Chovo. It was 2 - 0 at the break. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by Chovo, with 56 percent of the ball.

Despite his frustration resulting in the smashing of a few teacups, the coach of hitaat was able to get his message across, and raised hitaat's organisation to solid. Chovo put in a good effort on the right, but F. Cereixas saw his volley fly wide of the mark 72 minutes into the game. 82 minutes in, hitaat appeared unsure on how to play and their organisation was only passable. J. Lyons unleashed a swerving effort from the right that the visitors' keeper did well to tip wide. Chovo enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 57 percent of possession.

Chovo's top performer was clearly F. Cereixas. I. Monroy on the other hand, had a terrible day. hitaat's best player was T. Puro. M. Teräväinen was a disappointment, however. The match ends 2 - 0.