Challenge

Saitama Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's Valdemar Vaz started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Henrique Nóbrega fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vavrinec Holub having to interfere. Henrique Nóbrega was extremely unlucky when he, in the 19th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. The supporters of THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA booed when Czech Republic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kvetoslav Janku didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valdemar Vaz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Vavrinec Holub made a huge save. Czech Republic's Vavrinec Holub proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 27th minute of the match, managed to save Czech Republic from getting a goal against them. Valdemar Vaz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Vavrinec Holub made a huge save. 30 minutes into the match, THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's Valdemar Vaz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vavrinec Holub narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Valdemar Vaz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Valdemar Vaz got free with Vavrinec Holub in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Erik Jilek to strike the kick off in the second half. When THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's Henrique Nóbrega in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Czech Republic's goalie prevented a goal. Lúcio Tavares kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Lúcio Tavares kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Denis Dostal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Faustão Veiga having to interfere. 65 minutes into the match, Valdemar Vaz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vavrinec Holub. Czech Republic's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Valdemar Vaz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Vavrinec Holub showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Henrique Nóbrega in the 68th minute of the match. 76 minutes into the match, Valdemar Vaz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vavrinec Holub. Czech Republic's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Valdemar Vaz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. 85 minutes into the match, Henrique Nóbrega notched a goal, 5-0, to the right of Czech Republic's Vavrinec Holub. Vavrinec Holub was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 88th minute, Angelo Mattos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Denis Dostal charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Denis Dostal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. THESPA KUSATSU GUNMA's Edinho Domingues was substituted for Dudu Quirino. In the 92nd match minute, Czech Republic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Denis Dostal to maneuver through the defense. Vavrinec Holub made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Henrique Nóbrega in the 94th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valdemar Vaz in the 97th minute of play forced Czech Republic's goalkeeper Vavrinec Holub to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.