Challenge

Tierra De Campeones
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Fernando Morientes took the kick off in the first half of the match. Fernando Morientes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Wilson Amorim read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Fernando Morientes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wilson Amorim having to interfere. In the 6th minute Daniel Pimentel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Feliciano Manrique saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Wilson Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fernando Morientes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Portugal's Wilson Amorim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fernando Morientes in the 21st minute of play. Faustino Almeida kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Feliciano Manrique took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Viriato Moura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felipe Barreto in the 29th minute of play forced FC Tarragona 2006's goalkeeper Feliciano Manrique to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 35 minutes into the game, Bruno Bastos threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Tarragona 2006's Maurino Montiel quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Felipe Barreto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felipe Barreto in the 37th minute of play forced FC Tarragona 2006's goalkeeper Feliciano Manrique to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Fernando Morientes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Portugal booed when FC Tarragona 2006 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernando Morientes didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Viriato Moura stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Daniel Pimentel was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 51st minute. Portugal's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. FC Tarragona 2006's Feliciano Manrique played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Viriato Moura in the 55th minute of play. In the 56th minute Viriato Moura shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Feliciano Manrique saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fernando Morientes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Wilson Amorim read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. Felipe Barreto received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Feliciano Manrique came out and tried to block the shot, but Felipe Barreto slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 59th minute. After 65 minutes of play, FC Tarragona 2006's Fernando Morientes made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Wilson Amorim was left in no man's land by his defense there! Portugal made a substitution. Felipinho Amorim replaced Felipe Barreto. FC Tarragona 2006 made a substitution. Ansu Fatić replaced Fernando Morientes. Portugal made a substitution. Bartolomeu Dias replaced Viriato Moura. Faustino Almeida charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Faustino Almeida the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Portugal's Faustino Almeida got a free kick in the 72nd minute. 74 minutes into the match, Ansu Fatić had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Wilson Amorim. Portugal's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ansu Fatić was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. After 78 minutes of play, FC Tarragona 2006's Ansu Fatić made it 4-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Wilson Amorim was left in no man's land by his defense there! Daniel Pimentel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Feliciano Manrique having to interfere. Portugal's Wilson Amorim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ansu Fatić in the 84th minute of play. In the 88th minute Ansu Fatić shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wilson Amorim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 95 minutes into the match, Portugal's Bartolomeu Dias sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Feliciano Manrique narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 96 minutes FC Tarragona 2006's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Daniel Pimentel who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Daniel Pimentel almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Tarragona 2006's Feliciano Manrique did a great save. FC Tarragona 2006 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Portugal for a fine match.