Challenge

Yesenia Cardenas
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ridouane Palermo got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Germany's Malte Schiele got a free kick in the 6th minute. Tommy Kahn acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 7th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Carmelo Rodas. After 8 played minutes Germany got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Dreifuss. Pedro Uzuri's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 10thth minute, Tommy Kahn skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Igor Winszman got a throw-in 12 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Pedro Uzuri. Tommy Kahn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ridouane Palermo in the 13th minute. If Ridouane Palermo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Uzuri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Muten getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Carmelo Rodas hit a great ball. 30 minutes into the game, Ridouane Palermo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Tommy Kahn was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 32nd match minute, Muten was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maurino Polo to maneuver through the defense. Pedro Uzuri recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Adrian Dreifuss's late challenge caught a Muten's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adrian Dreifuss helped the player get up and apologised. Muten made a substitution. Hilario Iruinea replaced Prudencio Turi. Igor Winszman charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Igor Winszman the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Muten's Igor Winszman got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Albin Holweck fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isidoro Galtero having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Germany's Janik Vogt got a free kick in the 46th minute. Prospero Orlan struck a weak shot in the 48th minute. Tommy Kahn didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Muten. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Frank Sachs made the kick off in the second half. Isidoro Galtero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Sachs, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pedro Uzuri in the 57th minute of play. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Malte Schiele hit a great ball. After 59 played minutes Carmelo Rodas shot from long distance. At first the shot seemed to be simple for Germany's Tommy Kahn to catch but Carmelo Rodas was lucky. It became 3-0 after the goalkeeper had been careless and dropped the ball into goal. In the 62nd minute, Ridouane Palermo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Muten fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. In the 67th minute Pedro Uzuri 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 68 played minutes Muten got a freekick which was hit by Prospero Orlan. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ridouane Palermo in the 71st 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. When Muten's Ridouane Palermo in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Germany's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Germany defense, Pedro Uzuri kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tommy Kahn. The Germany fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tommy Kahn should have stopped the shot. Pedro Uzuri might have been able to make a better finish in the 77th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tommy Kahn. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Pedro Uzuri ran back to his position shaking his head. Muten made a substitution. Adolfo Chago replaced Gonzalo Rolado. After 82 played minutes Muten got a freekick which was hit by Igor Winszman. The supporters of Muten booed when Germany was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chris Mergenthaler didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pedro Uzuri in the 85th minute of the match. When Chris Mergenthaler fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Germany's protests and gave Chris Mergenthaler a yellow card for diving instead. Chris Mergenthaler kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. In the 88th minute of the match Carmelo Rodas sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Tommy Kahn skillfully saved the ball. 90 minutes into the game, Pedro Uzuri was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Muten's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Germany the free kick. The supporters of Germany booed when Muten was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Uzuri didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Uzuri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pedro Uzuri in the 95th minute of play. For all the effort they put into the match, the Germany players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Muten.