Challenge

EL NATIONAL
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Omar Toledo kicked off to start the match. Paolo Evis came free with the goalkeeper in the 10th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Gabriel Ascaso could save by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Omar Toledo in the 12th minute of play forced FC Ouagadougou National's goalkeeper Rene Vereijt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gabriel Ascaso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dani Rojas in the 13th minute. In the 17th minute, FC Ouagadougou National's Abdulla Baia dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Dani Rojas in the 19thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gabriel Ascaso, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The audience was convinced that Abdulla Baia's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gabriel Ascaso was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. Rene Vereijt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adria Bielsa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abdulla Baia in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gabriel Ascaso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abdulla Baia in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gabriel Ascaso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 31 minutes into the match, Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dani Rojas. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Rene Vereijt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adria Bielsa, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Dani Rojas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Gabriel Ascaso made a huge save. After 41 minutes of play, Spain's Omar Toledo made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rene Vereijt was left in no man's land by his defense there! The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Abdulla Baia to make the kick off. In the 50th minute, Jonathan Criado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to FC Ouagadougou National getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. George Descamps hit a great ball. Omar Toledo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Rene Vereijt made a huge save. In the 56th minute Spain were awarded a corner. Omar Toledo went to the cornerflag to take it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dani Rojas in the 57th minute of play forced Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 59 minutes into the match, FC Ouagadougou National's goal looked a bit too open when Adria Bielsa came free, but Rene Vereijt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Ouagadougou National's Rene Vereijt proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save FC Ouagadougou National from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dani Rojas in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gabriel Ascaso saved Spain from getting behind. FC Ouagadougou National's Sean Westelinx managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Jonathan Criado in the 65 minute of the game. Rene Vereijt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Omar Toledo in the 66th minute of the match. FC Ouagadougou National's Rene Vereijt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Toledo in the 66th minute of play. Gabriel Ascaso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdulla Baia in the 68th minute of the match. Gabriel Ascaso didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Abdulla Baia went, in the 72nd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. Spain's Carles Cherro was substituted for Omar Toledo. George Descamps sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Spain made a substitution. Sergio Ruiz replaced Adria Bielsa. FC Ouagadougou National's Sean Westelinx managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Jonathan Criado in the 87 minute of the game. Juan Santi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gabriel Ascaso having to make a save. Juan Santi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Gabriel Ascaso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. FC Ouagadougou National were victorious despite being under pressure from Spain for much of the match.