Challenge

Gran Lugano Fútbol
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Lugano Futbol's Luciano Alvarez 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. Issac Dawson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Ruud Wollans tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vinos Petrini kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. Ruud Wollans came out of the goal in the 8th minute to try and stop a shot by England's Issac Dawson. But to his dismay, Issac Dawson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Ruud Wollans made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Micah Macdonald in the 12th minute of play. When Issac Dawson came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the England fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Issac Dawson couldn't finish the play. In the 15th minute Kyle Cox shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruud Wollans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Khalid Kennedy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luciano Alvarez in the 18th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Lugano Futbol's Jimeno Lluciano got a free kick in the 20th minute. Vinos Petrini kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. In the 24th minute of the match Micah Macdonald sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ruud Wollans skillfully saved the ball. After some careless play in the England defense, Luciano Alvarez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Khalid Kennedy. The England fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Khalid Kennedy should have stopped the shot. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Igor Ralondo during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of England booed when Lugano Futbol was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Igor Ralondo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 42 minutes into the match, Issac Dawson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ruud Wollans. Lugano Futbol's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Issac Dawson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Khalid Kennedy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luciano Alvarez in the 45th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Micah Macdonald in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ruud Wollans prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Ruud Wollans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Micah Macdonald in the 54th minute of the match. In the 55th minute Luciano Chico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Khalid Kennedy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Issac Dawson in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ruud Wollans prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 61 played minutes Lugano Futbol got a freekick which was hit by Vinos Petrini. 62 minutes into the match, Lugano Futbol's goal looked a bit too open when Kyle Cox came free, but Ruud Wollans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Khalid Kennedy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luciano Alvarez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 69 played minutes Lugano Futbol got a freekick which was hit by Igor Ralondo. Ruud Wollans was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Kyle Cox showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-4 in the 72 minute of play. Khalid Kennedy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luciano Alvarez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. England's Khalid Kennedy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luciano Alvarez in the 78th minute of play. In the 79th minute, Eddie Willis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luciano Alvarez kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. A collision led to England getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Eddie Willis hit a great ball. After recieving a nice pass, Lugano Futbol's Blas Ursino tried to score from far away in the 84th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Ruud Wollans made an important save on a dangerous shot by Micah Macdonald in the 87th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Caelan Hayes in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ruud Wollans saved Lugano Futbol from getting behind. Khalid Kennedy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eloy Herauso, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. 94 minutes into the match, England's goal looked a bit too open when Zacarias Pere came free, but Khalid Kennedy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 95 minutes into the match, Luciano Alvarez had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Khalid Kennedy. England's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Luciano Alvarez was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-4. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. England walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.