Challenge

Fernet Branca
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Baiona Encinas started the match with the kick off. Khalid Kennedy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Almir Travassos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kyle Cox in the 11th minute of play forced ReAl Coholicos's goalkeeper Allan Saraiva to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kyle Cox fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Allan Saraiva having to interfere. ReAl Coholicos's Allan Saraiva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Micah Macdonald in the 17th minute of play. Khalid Kennedy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Almir Travassos in the 20th minute of play. Kyle Cox sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to ReAl Coholicos getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Baiona Encinas hit a great ball. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind ReAl Coholicos's goalkeeper Allan Saraiva, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 31st minute, Seth Young hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. ReAl Coholicos's Allan Saraiva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Micah Macdonald in the 35th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Almir Travassos got free with Khalid Kennedy in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jimeno Gaxan during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 40 played minutes ReAl Coholicos got a freekick which was hit by Jimeno Gaxan. After a defensive mix-up in ReAl Coholicos's zone, Kyle Cox stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Allan Saraiva came out of the goal and Kyle Cox tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 47 minutes into the match, ReAl Coholicos's goal looked a bit too open when Micah Macdonald came free, but Allan Saraiva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half England were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Kyle Cox to make the kick off. ReAl Coholicos's Allan Saraiva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kyle Cox in the 51st minute of play. After 53 minutes ReAl Coholicos's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Micah Macdonald who took care of the corner kick. The corner led England's Cooper Thompson to fire away a dangerous shot which Allan Saraiva despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 55 minutes ReAl Coholicos's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Micah Macdonald who took care of the corner kick. The corner led England's Micah Macdonald to fire away a dangerous shot which Allan Saraiva despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, England's Micah Macdonald got a free kick in the 57th minute. In the 59th match minute, England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kyle Cox to maneuver through the defense. ReAl Coholicos's Allan Saraiva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kyle Cox in the 61st minute of play. Allan Saraiva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kyle Cox in the 62nd minute of the match. After 66 played minutes ReAl Coholicos got a freekick which was hit by Atilano Naelio. ReAl Coholicos's Daniel Baldovino was substituted for Almir Travassos. In the 68th minute of the match, Kyle Cox tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Allan Saraiva saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Caelan Hayes advanced and headed the ball into goal, 0-2 in the 71st minute. Allan Saraiva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Cox, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 76 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Cooper Thompson. Khalid Kennedy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Baldovino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 82 minutes into the match, ReAl Coholicos's goalkeeper Allan Saraiva had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Issac Dawson. Kyle Cox's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Allan Saraiva read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Allan Saraiva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Issac Dawson in the 87th minute of the match. ReAl Coholicos's Prospero Cibran was substituted for Maximiliano Bilintx. After 90 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Eddie Willis. A throw-in in the 91st minute of the game was made by Quinn Holmes with Cooper Thompson as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. When Kyle Cox came up free with the goalie in the 94th minute, the England 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 Kyle Cox couldn't finish the play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. England had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.