Challenge

Íbero de Sagunto
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Hispania's Osman Čiček started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 4th minute, Adria Bielsa 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. When Omar Toledo came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the Spain fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Omar Toledo couldn't finish the play. When Hispania's Osman Čiček in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Spain's goalie prevented a goal. Gabriel Ascaso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Osman Čiček in the 11th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adria Bielsa in the 13th minute of play forced Hispania's goalkeeper Arif Memduh Akova to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes had been played when some careless play by Hispania's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Omar Toledo was slow to take the kick. During this time Spain's players had a chance to rest. Matias Ferrandis kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lei Qian Peng in the 18th minute of play forced Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arif Memduh Akova made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adria Bielsa in the 19th minute of play. Hispania's Arif Memduh Akova played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Toledo in the 23rd minute of play. Gabriel Ascaso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osman Čiček in the 27th minute of play. In the 32nd minute Adria Bielsa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arif Memduh Akova saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arif Memduh Akova stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Adria Bielsa's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. In the 42nd minute, Israel Jurado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Omar Toledo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Spain were awarded a corner in the 52th minute after Hispania's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Omar Toledo took the corner. Spain's David Aranda was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arif Memduh Akova in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Osman Čiček received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Gabriel Ascaso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hispania made a substitution. Kaya Ulucay replaced Osman Čiček. Nofre Galego kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Hispania's Nofre Galego got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Arif Memduh Akova made an important save on a dangerous shot by David Aranda in the 67th minute. Spain's Gabriel Ascaso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lei Qian Peng in the 70th minute of play. 77 minutes into the match, Hispania's goalkeeper Arif Memduh Akova had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Omar Toledo. With a little luck, Hispania's Arif Memduh Akova got control of the ball when Omar Toledo tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adria Bielsa in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arif Memduh Akova saved Hispania from getting behind. Arif Memduh Akova took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adria Bielsa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Esteban Canosa charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Esteban Canosa the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Hispania's Esteban Canosa got a free kick in the 89th minute. Spain's Carles Cherro was substituted for Omar Toledo. The supporters of Spain booed when Hispania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Esteban Canosa didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Hispania's Lei Qian Peng got a free kick in the 92nd minute. 93 minutes into the match, Hispania's goalkeeper Arif Memduh Akova had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carles Cherro. Hispania's Arif Memduh Akova proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Hispania from getting a goal against them. Spain played a much better game than Hispania and deserved their victory. The Hispania players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.