Challenge

Ellis Park Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Samuele Kunz made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, Switzerland's goalkeeper Hias Nüssli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Artemio Jokin. Hias Nüssli made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Artemio Jokin sent off a good shot on target. Romeo Dominic showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacinto Maurer in the 12th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, SOUTH AFRICA's Romeo Mel sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hias Nüssli narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Hias Nüssli made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Romeo Mel sent off a good shot on target. Hias Nüssli stood somewhat misplaced when Artemio Jokin came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 20 minute. If Artemio Jokin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Switzerland getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Samuele Kunz hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romeo Mel in the 36th minute of play forced Switzerland's goalkeeper Hias Nüssli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hias Nüssli was out of position in the 42 minute of play, and Romeo Mel capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Romeo Mel really showed his touch with that goal: 3-0. Isaac Terris charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isaac Terris the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 45th match minute, SOUTH AFRICA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaac Terris to maneuver through the defense. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Romeo Mel in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hias Nüssli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Romeo Mel in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hias Nüssli saved Switzerland from getting behind. In the 56th minute, Artemio Jokin made a precise shot to the right of Hias Nüssli. Switzerland's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. Hias Nüssli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romeo Mel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 61 minutes into the game, Artemio Jokin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Hias Nüssli was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 65 minutes into the match, Switzerland's goal looked a bit too open when Artemio Jokin came free, but Hias Nüssli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fridolin Neumeister hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Switzerland defense, Romeo Mel kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Hias Nüssli. The Switzerland fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Hias Nüssli should have stopped the shot. Hias Nüssli stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Romeo Mel's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Samuele Kunz in the 75th minute of play forced SOUTH AFRICA's goalkeeper Romeo Dominic to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. SOUTH AFRICA made a substitution. Gualterio Acevedo replaced Cavit Sanay. SOUTH AFRICA's 张洲荣 was substituted for Romeo Mel. Switzerland's Samuele Kunz got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Isaac Terris fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hias Nüssli having to interfere. Hias Nüssli didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Artemio Jokin went, in the 93rd minute, to the upper right corner, 7-0 was the resulting score. SOUTH AFRICA were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Switzerland for a fine match.