Challenge

Excalibur Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Shi Ming took the kick off in the first half of the match. England's Khalid Kennedy proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to save England from getting a goal against them. Khalid Kennedy was a little too slow when Shi Ming got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 3rd minute. The score was now 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Shi Ming managed to get in a good position for a shot. Terremoto FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Shi Ming was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Khalid Kennedy breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Khalid Kennedy was a little too slow when Shi Ming got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 9th minute. The score was now 2-0. When Leighton Davies fell near the penalty area in the 11th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored England's protests and gave Leighton Davies a yellow card for diving instead. Leighton Davies hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. 12 minutes into the match, Shi Ming had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Khalid Kennedy. England's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Shi Ming was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Shi Ming's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Khalid Kennedy read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. In the 18th match minute, England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leighton Davies to maneuver through the defense. Khalid Kennedy made an important save on a dangerous shot by Shi Ming in the 23rd minute. In the 24th minute Terremoto FC were awarded a corner. Hilario Duarte went to the cornerflag to take it. 30 minutes into the match, Gaston Laurentzi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Khalid Kennedy, 5-0. Shi Ming recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 39th minute, Gaston Laurentzi 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cooper Thompson during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 41st minute, Cooper Thompson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 42nd minute of the match, Shi Ming got a very nice opportunity to score, but Khalid Kennedy was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Shi Ming got free with Khalid Kennedy in the 45th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Khalid Kennedy was out of position in the 45 minute of play, and Shi Ming capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Shi Ming really showed his touch with that goal: 6-0. 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 6-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kyle Cox was the one to do the kick off. Gaston Laurentzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Shi Ming struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Khalid Kennedy didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Terremoto FC. Khalid Kennedy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Shi Ming, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. When Terremoto FC's Shi Ming in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye England's goalie prevented a goal. Terremoto FC's Aldo Lazcano was substituted for Robin Lindgren. Terremoto FC's Bernard Mietus was substituted for Shi Ming. 74 minutes into the game, Bernard Mietus cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 8-0. Khalid Kennedy was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Terremoto FC's Isidoro Buinton managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Quinn Holmes in the 80 minute of the game. Terremoto FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hilario Duarte in the 83rd minute. Cooper Thompson hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Terremoto FC's Bernard Mietus got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of England booed when Terremoto FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aldo Lazcano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Terremoto FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.