Challenge

Arena Votorantim
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Chris Nygaard kicked off to start the match. Sílvio Dantas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Keld Paulsen having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sílvio Dantas in the 16th minute of play forced Denmark's goalkeeper Keld Paulsen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 19 played minutes Denmark got a freekick which was hit by Mathias Ludvigsen. When Chris Nygaard came up free with the goalie in the 23rd minute, the Denmark 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 Chris Nygaard couldn't finish the play. 24 minutes into the match, Denmark's goalkeeper Keld Paulsen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Usain Bolt. Valdomiro Ferreira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Keld Paulsen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. The supporters of Denmark booed when Mitnarotov FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Germano Siqueira didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Sílvio Dantas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 35thth minute of the game Chris Nygaard who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mitnarotov FC's Almir Miranda was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Denmark's Chris Nygaard in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mitnarotov FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Mitnarotov FC's Lenílson Velasco got a free kick in the 39th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Usain Bolt made a kick off. In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Mitnarotov FC's goalkeeper Almir Miranda, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 54thth minute of the game Chris Nygaard who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mitnarotov FC's Almir Miranda was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Denmark's Theis Winther managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Walmir Quintal in the 58 minute of the game. If Chris Nygaard had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chris Nygaard in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Almir Miranda saved Mitnarotov FC from getting behind. Almir Miranda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chris Nygaard in the 67th minute of the match. Almir Miranda 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 75 played minutes Denmark got a freekick which was hit by Bjarne Kirkegaard. After 76 minutes, Simon Bendtsen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Denmark and the Mitnarotov FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 76th minute, one of Denmark:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Denmark. Christiano Valladares made in the 81st minute of the game a quick throw-in and Usain Bolt immediately put the ball in play. In the 85th minute, Denmark's Olav Graversen ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Almir Miranda. Almir Miranda yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. Chris Nygaard blasted a shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Almir Miranda having to make a save. If Usain Bolt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Mitnarotov FC's Almir Miranda got control of the ball when Chris Nygaard tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bertram Svenningsen might have been able to make a better finish in the 98th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Almir Miranda. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bertram Svenningsen ran back to his position shaking his head. The Mitnarotov FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Denmark were clearly better and deserved to take the win.