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Arena Bulls
Spectators: 8452 (Terracing: 6340, Seating: 1943, VIP seats: 169) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Romulo Lehen made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rio Arrascaeta in the 11th minute of play forced Grêmio Bulls's goalkeeper Maadan 张正乐 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in ALTHENTIC F.C's zone, Rowen Doherty stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mila Gröhe came out of the goal and Rowen Doherty tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 17th minute Claudinei Xavier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maadan 张正乐 saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ove Odeen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maadan 张正乐 having to interfere. If Claudinei Xavier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Márcio Luz hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Mila Gröhe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rowen Doherty, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rio Arrascaeta in the 39th minute of play forced Grêmio Bulls's goalkeeper Maadan 张正乐 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 40th minute ALTHENTIC F.C were awarded a corner. Claudinei Xavier went to the cornerflag to take it. 46 minutes into the match, Grêmio Bulls's goal looked a bit too open when Claudinei Xavier came free, but Maadan 张正乐 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Rio Arrascaeta stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Grêmio Bulls's goalkeeper Maadan 张正乐 had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Claudinei Xavier. After 53 played minutes ALTHENTIC F.C got a freekick which was hit by Ove Odeen. Maadan 张正乐 made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Claudinei Xavier sent off a good shot on target. ALTHENTIC F.C's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Claudinei Xavier in the 59th minute. A collision led to ALTHENTIC F.C getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Claudinei Xavier hit a great ball. Maadan 张正乐 made an important save on a dangerous shot by Claudinei Xavier in the 67th minute. In the 70th minute of the match, Rio Arrascaeta tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Maadan 张正乐 saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Celso Furtado kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. An unexpected shot in the 74th minute by Claudinei Xavier got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 77 minutes into the match, Claudinei Xavier notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Grêmio Bulls's Maadan 张正乐. Maadan 张正乐 was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Mila Gröhe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rowen Doherty in the 82nd minute of play. After 86 played minutes Grêmio Bulls got a freekick which was hit by Celso Furtado. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kauan de Andrade in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mila Gröhe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. ALTHENTIC F.C's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.