Challenge

Marcelo A. Bielsa
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 9th minute, Micah Macdonald 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. After taking down the ball on Growlithe FC's corner Ahmet Baki Ulualp fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Khalid Kennedy quite easily take care of the ball. Alexander Palmer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Khalid Kennedy having to interfere. After 19 minutes, Leighton Davies mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the England and the Growlithe FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alexander Palmer got free with Khalid Kennedy in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 29th minute, Leighton Davies hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A sloppy throw-in by Leighton Davies in the 31st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Growlithe FC's Angelo Burni. In the 32nd minute, Growlithe FC's Rodrigo Montes ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Khalid Kennedy. Khalid Kennedy yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. A collision led to Growlithe FC getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Pedro Leheren hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, England's Leighton Davies got a free kick in the 36th minute. Alexander Palmer's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Khalid Kennedy read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Leighton Davies hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Alexander Palmer might have been able to make a better finish in the 42nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Khalid Kennedy. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alexander Palmer ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alexander Palmer got free with Khalid Kennedy in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Ahmet Baki Ulualp managed to get in a good position for a shot. Growlithe FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ahmet Baki Ulualp was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Khalid Kennedy breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in England's zone, Alexander Palmer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Khalid Kennedy came out of the goal and Alexander Palmer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 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.

62 minutes into the game, Growlithe FC's Alexander Palmer nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Khalid Kennedy made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. After 66 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Leighton Davies. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ahmet Baki Ulualp in the 72nd minute of play forced England's goalkeeper Khalid Kennedy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Barış Ziya's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Khalid Kennedy read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. Khalid Kennedy stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Barış Ziya's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. After 86 minutes, Barış Ziya made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. England's Khalid Kennedy tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Growlithe FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.