Challenge

Old Traford Canoas
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The supporters of Germany booed when Engenheiros da Vila was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flávio Mineiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Flávio Mineiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Frank Sachs sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eriberto Queirós made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Sachs in the 27th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Frank Sachs in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eriberto Queirós saved Engenheiros da Vila from getting behind. Sérgio Jacinto hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. In the 37th minute, Albin Holweck 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 42 minutes, Eusébio Castro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Engenheiros da Vila and the Germany players grew even worse after the yellow card. Eusébio Castro hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. In the 46th minute, Albin Holweck ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Eriberto Queirós was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Geraldo Fernandez stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute of the game, Chris Mergenthaler landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. 51 minutes into the game, Flávio Mineiro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Engenheiros da Vila's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Germany the free kick. Germany's Valentin Lindner was substituted for Chris Mergenthaler. In the 52nd match minute, Engenheiros da Vila was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Flávio Mineiro to maneuver through the defense. 56 minutes into the game, Frank Sachs recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Eriberto Queirós. Frank Sachs showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. The audience thought a goal was coming when Frank Sachs got free with Eriberto Queirós in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Geraldo Fernandez in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tommy Kahn prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Germany booed when Engenheiros da Vila was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eusébio Castro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Frank Sachs sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 81st minute, Geraldo Fernandez made a precise shot to the right of Tommy Kahn. Germany's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-3. The audience thought a goal was coming when Frank Sachs got free with Eriberto Queirós in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A hard shot 88 in the game by Frank Sachs from a close distance when the talented Eriberto Queirós managed to make a qualified save. Engenheiros da Vila's players were relieved. Adriano Panella received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Tommy Kahn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Engenheiros da Vila's Adriano Panella got a free kick in the 95th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Germany eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.