Challenge

Garra do Carrapicho
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Czech Republic's Erik Jilek 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. Czech Republic's defense didn't have a chance, in the 4th minute, when Acácio Neto scored to the left of an out of position Vavrinec Holub, making the score, 1-0. After a defensive mix-up in Czech Republic's zone, David Fernandes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vavrinec Holub came out of the goal and David Fernandes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Acácio Neto received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Vavrinec Holub came out and tried to block the shot, but Acácio Neto slotted it home off the left post making it 3-0 in the 24th minute. Alan Rezek's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edson Bertassi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. In the 35th minute, Czech Republic's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Acácio Neto fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Erik Jilek charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Erik Jilek the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Erik Jilek hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Vavrinec Holub showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Acácio Neto, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. In the 45th minute of the match Rogério Alcântara sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vavrinec Holub skillfully saved the ball. In the 47th minute, David Fernandes had to leave the field with a concussion. 47 minutes into the game, Bohumir Kohout was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Czech Republic's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Carrapichel - FDFDF the free kick. Vavrinec Holub acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 49th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Tony Dias. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Acácio Neto was the one to do the kick off. The Carrapichel - FDFDF fans' excitement grew in the 57th match minute when Carrapichel - FDFDF's Acácio Neto looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 5-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Vavrinec Holub took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Acácio Neto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Czech Republic's David Rusil got a free kick in the 71st minute. The supporters of Carrapichel - FDFDF booed when Czech Republic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kvetoslav Janku didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 75 played minutes Czech Republic got a freekick which was hit by Alan Rezek. With a little luck, Carrapichel - FDFDF's Edson Bertassi got control of the ball when Erik Jilek tried to sneak it across the goal line. 79 minutes into the match, Carrapichel - FDFDF's goalkeeper Edson Bertassi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alan Rezek. After 82 played minutes Carrapichel - FDFDF got a freekick which was hit by Eriberto Almeida. Tony Dias hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Vavrinec Holub showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Acácio Neto, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. In the 91st minute of the game, Tony Dias landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. Kvetoslav Janku's late challenge caught a Carrapichel - FDFDF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kvetoslav Janku helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Carrapichel - FDFDF booed when Czech Republic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kvetoslav Janku didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Czech Republic's Daniel Vitek got a free kick in the 95th minute. Vavrinec Holub showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Acácio Neto in the 97th minute of the match. Carrapichel - FDFDF's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.