Challenge

Santiago Bernabeu
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gabriel Hauche took the kick off in the first half of the match. Ruben Virila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chris Nygaard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 5 minutes, Chris Nygaard made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Real Madrid FC's Ruben Virila tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a little luck, Denmark's Keld Paulsen got control of the ball when Gustavo Lando tried to sneak it across the goal line. Chris Nygaard struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Ruben Virila didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Denmark. When Denmark's Chris Nygaard in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Madrid FC's goalie prevented a goal. Keld Paulsen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benjamin Peio in the 18th minute of play. Keld Paulsen was a little too slow when Bernabe Jakobe got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 20th minute. The score was now 1-1. 25 minutes into the match, Denmark's Chris Nygaard sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ruben Virila narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Denmark getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Bertram Svenningsen hit a great ball. Ruben Virila made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chris Nygaard in the 28th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chris Nygaard in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ruben Virila saved Real Madrid FC from getting behind. Gabriel Hauches short, quick shot in the 33rdth minute got Keld Paulsen to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, Denmark's Lars Steen got a free kick in the 34th minute. 35 minutes into the game, Benjamin Peio recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Keld Paulsen. Benjamin Peio showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. After a rather tough play, Denmark's Lars Steen got a free kick in the 37th minute. With a little luck, Denmark's Keld Paulsen got control of the ball when Gabriel Hauche tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 47 played minutes Real Madrid FC got a freekick which was hit by Bernabe Jakobe. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Chris Nygaard to strike the kick off in the second half. Pedro Prado made in the 51st minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Denmark's Theis Winther. When the match clock showed 55 minutes, the score became 3-1 when Gabriel Hauche sped through Denmark's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Keld Paulsen. 60 minutes into the match, Real Madrid FC's goalkeeper Ruben Virila had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bertram Svenningsen. Ruben Virila made an important save on a dangerous shot by Chris Nygaard in the 62nd minute. In the 64th minute, Angelo Bingen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chris Nygaard's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ruben Virila read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Real Madrid FC's David Beckham Jr got a free kick in the 66th minute. Mikkel Wulff recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Real Madrid FC's zone, Lars Steen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ruben Virila came out of the goal and Lars Steen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 82 minutes into the match, Denmark's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Lando came free, but Keld Paulsen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chris Nygaard took the ball and in the 91 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ruben Virila. Ruben Virila dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-2. Real Madrid FC's Ruben Virila played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chris Nygaard in the 94th minute of play. Bertram Svenningsen kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Real Madrid FC had won after a very even match.