Challenge

Old Trafford
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute, Hong Fan Jie hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Adria Bielsa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stuart Legzdins in the 8th minute of play forced Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Manchester United F.C. defense, Omar Toledo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alexander Manninger. The Manchester United F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alexander Manninger should have stopped the shot. Matias Ferrandis hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. Spain's Gabriel Ascaso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bento Aleixo in the 15th minute of play. In the 22nd minute of the match Matias Ferrandis shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alexander Manninger showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When the match clock showed 27 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Omar Toledo sped through Manchester United F.C.'s defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Alexander Manninger. Alexander Manninger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Omar Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alexander Manninger 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 32nd minute. After a rather tough play, Manchester United F.C.'s Danny Farmer got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Omar Toledo to make the kick off. Manchester United F.C.'s Alexander Manninger played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Toledo in the 51st minute of play. Gabriel Ascaso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stuart Legzdins, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gabriel Ascaso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filipe Silva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If David Aranda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Omar Toledo got free with Alexander Manninger in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Spain booed when Manchester United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rupert Brooks didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Manchester United F.C. getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Rupert Brooks hit a great ball. In the 67th minute David Aranda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexander Manninger saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adria Bielsa in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alexander Manninger saved Manchester United F.C. from getting behind. Alexander Manninger made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adria Bielsa in the 75th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Manchester United F.C.'s Stuart Legzdins got a free kick in the 76th minute. Spain's Sergio Ruiz was substituted for Adria Bielsa. Spain's Pau Herrero was substituted for David Aranda. In the 77th match minute, Manchester United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stuart Legzdins to maneuver through the defense. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Manchester United F.C.'s goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bento Aleixo in the 82nd 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. Alexander Manninger made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sergio Ruiz in the 84th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Filipe Silva in the 88th 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. In the 88thth minute of the game Filipe Silva 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. Gabriel Ascaso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filipe Silva, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. The supporters of Spain booed when Manchester United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hong Fan Jie didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alexander Manninger showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jon Cubero, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Bento Aleixo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabriel Ascaso having to interfere. 95 minutes into the match, Manchester United F.C.'s goalkeeper Alexander Manninger had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pau Herrero. Spain played a much better game than Manchester United F.C. and deserved their victory. The Manchester United F.C. players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.