Challenge

Old Grove Stadium
Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Omar Toledo made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adria Bielsa in the 4th minute of play forced AFK Petržalka's goalkeeper Štefan Semeno to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 8 minutes, Tomáš Požgaj managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AFK Petržalka's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tomáš Požgaj was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. AFK Petržalka's Tomáš Požgaj was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 11th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Štefan Semeno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Aranda in the 15th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, AFK Petržalka's goal looked a bit too open when Omar Toledo came free, but Štefan Semeno reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 25th minute, but Gabriel Ascaso got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Spain hanging dry this time. In the last second Gabriel Ascaso throw himself and got hold of the ball when Tomáš Požgaj in the 30thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Tomáš Požgaj's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gabriel Ascaso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. AFK Petržalka's Štefan Semeno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Toledo in the 37th minute of play. 39 minutes into the match, Spain's goal looked a bit too open when Tomáš Požgaj came free, but Gabriel Ascaso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Štefan Semeno 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 42nd minute. After 43 played minutes AFK Petržalka got a freekick which was hit by Igor Bališ.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tomáš Požgaj made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomáš Požgaj in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gabriel Ascaso saved Spain from getting behind. AFK Petržalka's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Peter Pekarík in the 54th minute. David Aranda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 62nd minute, Tomáš Požgaj left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AFK Petržalka fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Štefan Semeno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Omar Toledo in the 65th minute of play. Adria Bielsa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Spain made a substitution. Carles Cherro replaced Omar Toledo. Carles Cherro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Štefan Semeno made a huge save. After having played for 79 minutes, Carles Cherro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Spain's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carles Cherro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Spain made a substitution. Sergio Ruiz replaced Adria Bielsa. AFK Petržalka's defense didn't have a chance, in the 85th minute, when Carles Cherro scored to the left of an out of position Štefan Semeno, making the score, 2-3. Pau Herrero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Štefan Semeno having to interfere. 89 minutes into the match, AFK Petržalka's goalkeeper Štefan Semeno had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carles Cherro. After a rather tough play, Spain's Jonathan Criado got a free kick in the 92nd minute. 93 minutes into the game, Sergio Ruiz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-4. Štefan Semeno was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Spain's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.