Challenge

Estádio Teixeirão
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Iago Bala started the match with the kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Iago Bala. America Futebol Clube SP's Iago Bala got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Chris Mergenthaler made in the 8th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Frank Sachs. Tommy Kahn didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Iago Bala went, in the 9th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. In the 16th minute, Albin Holweck hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Germany's Tommy Kahn proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save Germany from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Iago Bala in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tommy Kahn prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Iago Bala's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tommy Kahn read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. 24 minutes into the game, Fabiano Monteiro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tommy Kahn. Fabiano Monteiro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Tommy Kahn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iago Bala in the 31st minute. 32 minutes into the game, Albin Holweck was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Germany's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave America Futebol Clube SP the free kick. Albin Holweck struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Stefan Rasiak didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Germany. After 36 played minutes Germany got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Dreifuss. Tommy Kahn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iago Bala in the 41st minute. Iago Bala received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Tommy Kahn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 47th minute Iago Bala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tommy Kahn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Frank Sachs to strike the kick off in the second half. Oalo Jusino got a throw-in 52 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Fabiano Monteiro. 54 minutes into the match, Iago Bala had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tommy Kahn. Germany's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Iago Bala was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. In the 56th minute Iago Bala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tommy Kahn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 58 minutes, Iago Bala managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. America Futebol Clube SP's supporters crossed their fingers, but Iago Bala was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. America Futebol Clube SP made a substitution. Arthur Laguna replaced Dreas Jamieson. 63 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Jeronimo Rico came free, but Tommy Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute, Jeronimo Rico made a precise shot to the right of Tommy Kahn. Germany's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. America Futebol Clube SP's Gwidon Wieloch was substituted for Maksymilian Sobczak. Adrian Dreifuss hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Jeronimo Rico's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tommy Kahn was relentless in the 70th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeronimo Rico in the 73rd minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The America Futebol Clube SP fans' excitement grew in the 74th match minute when America Futebol Clube SP's Jeronimo Rico looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 5-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 78th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albin Holweck to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute of the match Tadeu Xavier sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Tommy Kahn skillfully saved the ball. After having played for 81 minutes, Frank Sachs managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Germany's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frank Sachs was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeronimo Rico in the 84th minute of the match. A collision led to America Futebol Clube SP getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Tadeu Xavier hit a great ball. Tadeu Xavier hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. America Futebol Clube SP had won after a very even match.