Challenge

Arena do Gigante
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) David Aranda scored 0-1 in the 3rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mateus Cruz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Cüneyt Berksoy's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 5thth minute, Gabriel Ascaso skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Cüneyt Berksoy received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gabriel Ascaso came out and tried to block the shot, but Cüneyt Berksoy slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 8th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 10 minutes, Gabriel Ascaso successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The crowd rose to their feet as UPTEXTIL.COM's Cüneyt Berksoy slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Gabriel Ascaso. That made the score 2-1 after 12 minutes of play. The audience was convinced that Adria Bielsa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mateus Cruz was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Mateus Cruz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Omar Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 26 minutes into the match, Cüneyt Berksoy had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gabriel Ascaso. Spain's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cüneyt Berksoy was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. UPTEXTIL.COM's Mateus Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Toledo in the 29th minute of play. The supporters of Spain booed when UPTEXTIL.COM was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paolo Ruisko didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mateus Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Omar Toledo in the 31st minute of play. Mateus Cruz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adria Bielsa in the 32nd minute of the match. Mateus Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Omar Toledo, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Mateus Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adria Bielsa in the 38th minute of play. Gabriel Ascaso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cüneyt Berksoy, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. With a little luck, Spain's Gabriel Ascaso got control of the ball when Cüneyt Berksoy tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cüneyt Berksoy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Gabriel Ascaso made a huge save. After some careless play in the Spain defense, Martin Ødegaard kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gabriel Ascaso. The Spain fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gabriel Ascaso should have stopped the shot. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cüneyt Berksoy was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martin Ødegaard in the 50th minute of play forced Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when David Aranda got free with Mateus Cruz in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 54 minutes into the game, Adria Bielsa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mateus Cruz. Adria Bielsa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-2. Mateus Cruz made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Omar Toledo sent off a good shot on target. Mateus Cruz made an important save on a dangerous shot by David Aranda in the 60th minute. After a rather tough play, Spain's Israel Jurado got a free kick in the 61st minute. UPTEXTIL.COM made a substitution. Zé Paulo Queirós replaced Mário Maldini. In the 69thth minute of the game Martin Ødegaard who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Spain's Gabriel Ascaso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 71st minute the ball was on its way in behind UPTEXTIL.COM's goalkeeper Mateus Cruz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 75thth minute of the game Martin Ødegaard who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Spain's Gabriel Ascaso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Paolo Ruisko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Spain's Sergio Ruiz was substituted for Adria Bielsa. Spain made a substitution. Pau Herrero replaced David Aranda. Spain's Carles Cherro was substituted for Omar Toledo. In the 82nd minute UPTEXTIL.COM were awarded a corner. Zé Paulo Queirós went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on UPTEXTIL.COM's corner Belchior Mamatov fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Gabriel Ascaso quite easily take care of the ball. Martin Ødegaard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mateus Cruz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carles Cherro in the 89th minute. When UPTEXTIL.COM's Martin Ødegaard in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Spain's goalie prevented a goal. After 91 minutes, Pontus Hjortberg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the UPTEXTIL.COM and the Spain players grew even worse after the yellow card. Pontus Hjortberg kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Carles Cherro received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Mateus Cruz came out and tried to block the shot, but Carles Cherro slotted it home off the left post making it 4-3 in the 95th minute. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. UPTEXTIL.COM were victorious despite being under pressure from Spain for much of the match.