Challenge

Old Trafford
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Manchester United's Florian Adan 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. When Metod Mlynar came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Slovakia 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 Metod Mlynar couldn't finish the play. 6 minutes into the match, Metod Mlynar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Argider Ferrero. Manchester United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Metod Mlynar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Metod Mlynar struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Argider Ferrero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Slovakia. Vavrinec Koleno charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vavrinec Koleno the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 11 played minutes Slovakia got a freekick which was hit by Vavrinec Koleno. Henrich Slany made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Florian Adan sent off a good shot on target. Zumar Posse could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Henrich Slany made a huge save. 14 minutes into the game, Florian Adan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Henrich Slany. Florian Adan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Manchester United's Argider Ferrero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Metod Mlynar in the 17th minute of play. Rolando Melgarejo hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. After having played for 28 minutes, Metod Mlynar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Slovakia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Metod Mlynar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 30th minute, Metod Mlynar 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. Manchester United's Argider Ferrero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Metod Mlynar in the 34th minute of play. Vavrinec Koleno hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Manchester United's Argider Ferrero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Metod Mlynar in the 39th minute of play. 42 minutes in the game Naelio Ozaolaza did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Fix Aviñante. Vavrinec Koleno kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Argider Ferrero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Metod Mlynar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Slovakia's Henrich Slany played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Florian Adan in the 48th minute of play.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Metod Mlynar was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Slovakia's goal looked a bit too open when Florian Adan came free, but Henrich Slany reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Metod Mlynar struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Argider Ferrero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Slovakia. When Fix Aviñante fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manchester United's protests and gave Fix Aviñante a yellow card for diving instead. Fix Aviñante kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eugenio Penas during the 68th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 68th minute, Eugenio Penas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Henrich Slany showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florian Adan, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Manchester United were awarded a corner in the 77th minute after Slovakia's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fix Aviñante took the corner. The corner led Manchester United's Fix Aviñante to fire away a dangerous shot which Henrich Slany despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 79th minute, Metod Mlynar reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Argider Ferrero. The goal made the score 3-2. In the 87thth minute of the game Florian Adan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Slovakia's Henrich Slany was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Manchester United's Florian Adan in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Slovakia's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Malvin Lana during the 91st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Malvin Lana kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Vavrinec Koleno got his second yellow card in the match during the 92nd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Malvin Lana in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Henrich Slany saved Slovakia from getting behind.