Challenge

National stadium
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Jürgen Fahlgren made the kick off and thus started the match. United Arab Emirates's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Best Playe in the 4th minute. In the 5th match minute, DUBAI Palm Jumeirah was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jürgen Fahlgren to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nemir Al Hammady got free with Aguirre Verde in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Morjan Al Sayer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zbyszko Rywin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aguirre Verde made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nemir Al Hammady in the 11th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Morjan Sarkhoh in the 12th minute of play forced DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's goalkeeper Aguirre Verde to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 15 minutes into the game, Nemir Al Hammady lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Aguirre Verde. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Aguirre Verde proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save DUBAI Palm Jumeirah from getting a goal against them. Morjan Sarkhoh's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aguirre Verde read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. Aguirre Verde showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Morjan Sarkhoh, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. 24 minutes into the match, United Arab Emirates's goal looked a bit too open when Aadil Al Sherazi came free, but Morjan Al Sayer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nemir Al Hammady could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Aguirre Verde made a huge save. Aguirre Verde made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nemir Al Hammady in the 30th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Nemir Al Hammady's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Aguirre Verde was relentless in the 32nd minute of the game. When United Arab Emirates's Nemir Al Hammady in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's goalie prevented a goal. United Arab Emirates were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Best Playe took the corner. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Morjan Sarkhoh in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aguirre Verde saved DUBAI Palm Jumeirah from getting behind. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Aadil Al Sherazi managed to work through United Arab Emirates's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Aadil Al Sherazi dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. After 41 minutes of play, United Arab Emirates's Nemir Al Hammady made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Aguirre Verde was left in no man's land by his defense there! United Arab Emirates were awarded a corner in the 45th minute after DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Best Playe took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Morjan Al Ateqi heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Nemir Al Hammady's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 47thth minute, Aguirre Verde skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Aguirre Verde took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nemir Al Hammady, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aguirre Verde took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nemir Al Hammady, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aguirre Verde showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Best Playe in the 58th minute of the match. United Arab Emirates made a substitution. Aadil Al Sallal replaced Sarhan Sarkhoh. 64 minutes had been played when some careless play by DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Best Playe was slow to take the kick. During this time United Arab Emirates's players had a chance to rest. The corner led United Arab Emirates's Best Playe to fire away a dangerous shot which Aguirre Verde despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Morjan Al Sayer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zbyszko Rywin in the 70th minute of play. 73 minutes into the match, DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's goal looked a bit too open when Morjan Sarkhoh came free, but Aguirre Verde reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Marzoq Al Ammar was substituted for Nelson Messias. Best Playe made a great header on United Arab Emirates's corner, it was just that DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Aguirre Verde managed to reach the ball for a save. 81 minutes into the match, Nemir Al Hammady notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Aguirre Verde. Aguirre Verde was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When United Arab Emirates's Nemir Al Hammady in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's goalie prevented a goal. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Aguirre Verde played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fuad Al Hajri in the 92nd minute of play. In the 96th minute, Zbyszko Rywin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Morjan Al Sayer was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. The United Arab Emirates players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.