Challenge

Estadio Diamante
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) England's Kyle Cox 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. After 2 played minutes ZAFIRO FC got a freekick which was hit by Aurel Trifan. In the 5th match minute, ZAFIRO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Armando Egoi to maneuver through the defense. Armando Paredes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Cox, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kyle Cox in the 8th minute of play forced ZAFIRO FC's goalkeeper Armando Paredes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 9 minutes, Casimiro Piearres mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ZAFIRO FC and the England players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 9th match minute, ZAFIRO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Casimiro Piearres to maneuver through the defense. After recieving a nice pass, England's Micah Macdonald tried to score from far away in the 10th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Armando Paredes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Cox, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th minute Caelan Hayes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armando Paredes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 17 minutes into the game, Issac Dawson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Armando Paredes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. ZAFIRO FC's Aurel Trifan came free and shot a quick shot against goal 20 minutes in the game, fortunately Khalid Kennedy had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Armando Paredes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Micah Macdonald in the 22nd minute of play. Xavier Gallagher kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Aurel Trifan struck a weak shot in the 26th 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 ZAFIRO FC. Armando Paredes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kyle Cox in the 29th minute of play. In the 30th minute, Micah Macdonald ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Armando Paredes was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Aurel Trifan's late challenge caught a England's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aurel Trifan helped the player get up and apologised. Aurel Trifan kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Issac Dawson took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Armando Paredes. Armando Paredes dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. The supporters of ZAFIRO FC booed when England was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Seth Young didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 42 minutes, Maximo Argina managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ZAFIRO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maximo Argina was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Armando Paredes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Cox, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cooper Thompson kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. In the 47th minute of the match Maximo Argina shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Khalid Kennedy showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Viorel Creangă stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Micah Macdonald took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Armando Paredes. Armando Paredes dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. After 53 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Issac Dawson. 58 minutes into the game, Kyle Cox recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Armando Paredes. Kyle Cox showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-5. Khalid Kennedy stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aurel Trifan's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. Micah Macdonald took the ball and in the 67 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Armando Paredes. Armando Paredes dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-6. In the 71st minute, Viorel Creangă made a precise shot to the right of Khalid Kennedy. England's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-6. England's Khalid Kennedy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Viorel Creangă in the 76th minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Leighton Davies in the 80th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by ZAFIRO FC's Gonzalo Maldonado. After 80 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Micah Macdonald. After having played for 82 minutes, Kyle Cox managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. England's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kyle Cox was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Armando Egoi during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 83 played minutes ZAFIRO FC got a freekick which was hit by Armando Egoi. After a rather tough play, England's Leighton Davies got a free kick in the 88th minute. After having played for 91 minutes, Viorel Creangă managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ZAFIRO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Viorel Creangă was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 96 played minutes Xavier Gallagher rounded ZAFIRO FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-7. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. England had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.