Challenge

Enzo Francescoli
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Matheu City FC's Vicente Marin got a good chance for a goal in the 2nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 3rd match minute, Switzerland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fridolin Neumeister to maneuver through the defense. Hias Nüssli stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vicente Marin's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. The audience was convinced that Robinho Salgado's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hias Nüssli was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. When the match had gone on for 13 minutes, Minas Makris put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Hias Nüssli. With a little luck, Switzerland's Hias Nüssli got control of the ball when Robinho Salgado tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Matheu City FC's Minas Makris in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Switzerland's goalie prevented a goal. Hias Nüssli stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Minas Makris's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. The audience was convinced that Minas Makris's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hias Nüssli was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Robinho Salgado succeeded in the game's 23rd minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 3-0. Switzerland's Hias Nüssli proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 27th minute of the match, managed to save Switzerland from getting a goal against them. 27 minutes into the game, Minas Makris recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hias Nüssli. Minas Makris showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-0. Hias Nüssli stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Minas Makris's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. 36 minutes into the match, Switzerland's goal looked a bit too open when Minas Makris came free, but Hias Nüssli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Robinho Salgado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Hias Nüssli made a huge save. In the 39th match minute, Switzerland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Levi von Herren to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Minas Makris in the 46th 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. After having played for 47 minutes, Vicente Marin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Matheu City FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vicente Marin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 5-0 at half-time.

If Vicente Marin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Switzerland's Hias Nüssli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Minas Makris in the 57th minute of play. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Switzerland's goalkeeper Hias Nüssli, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 62 played minutes Matheu City FC got a freekick which was hit by Mariano Egoitz. After 67 minutes, Minas Makris made it 6-0 with a short kick to the right side. Switzerland's Hias Nüssli tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 72nd minute, Robinho Salgado got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Hias Nüssli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Minas Makris, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hias Nüssli didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Minas Makris went, in the 75th minute, to the upper right corner, 7-0 was the resulting score. 78 minutes into the game, Vicente Marin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 8-0. Hias Nüssli was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Hias Nüssli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Minas Makris in the 82nd minute of the match. In the 82nd minute, Minas Makris left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Matheu City FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 9-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vicente Marin in the 87th minute of play forced Switzerland's goalkeeper Hias Nüssli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Minas Makris blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hias Nüssli having to make a save. 91 minutes into the match, Switzerland's goal looked a bit too open when Minas Makris came free, but Hias Nüssli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eulalio Santio kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Jacinto Maurer struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Celedonio Eguen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Switzerland. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Matheu City FC had won after a very even match.