Challenge

Auriolam Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Auriolam II C.F.'s Santos Sobrado 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. Frank Sachs's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ponciano De Pedro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Germany were awarded a corner in the 4th minute after Auriolam II C.F.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Frank Sachs took the corner. The attack was good, but when Linus Schwerner in the 4th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jesús Perera in the 6th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tommy Kahn didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jesús Perera went, in the 8th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. After 11 played minutes Germany got a freekick which was hit by Willy Stieler. 12 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Jesús Perera came free, but Tommy Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Santos Sobrado struck a weak shot in the 13th 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 Auriolam II C.F.. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jesús Perera in the 16th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute, Jesús Perera made a precise shot to the right of Tommy Kahn. Germany's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. In the 22nd match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Willy Stieler to maneuver through the defense. If Jesús Perera had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Malte Schiele charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Malte Schiele the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 25th minute, Malte Schiele hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tommy Kahn made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Jesús Perera sent off a good shot on target. Tommy Kahn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Santos Sobrado in the 29th minute. Tommy Kahn was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Santos Sobrado showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 29 minute of play. Ponciano De Pedro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Sachs, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tommy Kahn was out of position in the 34 minute of play, and Jesús Perera capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Jesús Perera really showed his touch with that goal: 4-0. The throw-in from Willy Stieler in the 42nd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Auriolam II C.F.'s Asdrubal Jubera. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Auriolam II C.F.'s goalkeeper Ponciano De Pedro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 45 minutes, Jesús Perera managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Auriolam II C.F.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Jesús Perera was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ponciano De Pedro didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Frank Sachs went, in the 47th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-1 was the resulting score. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-1 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Frank Sachs stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesús Perera in the 54th minute of play. After having played for 56 minutes, Jesús Perera managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Auriolam II C.F.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Jesús Perera was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesús Perera in the 59th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jesús Perera in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tommy Kahn saved Germany from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Frank Sachs managed to get in a good position for a shot. Germany's supporters rose to their feet, but Frank Sachs was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ponciano De Pedro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Tommy Kahn stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jesús Perera's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. After having played for 79 minutes, Fu Tian Nan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Auriolam II C.F.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Fu Tian Nan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jesús Perera received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Tommy Kahn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jesús Perera's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tommy Kahn read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. Ponciano De Pedro was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Frank Sachs showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 5-2 in the 88 minute of play. After 95 minutes, Asdrubal Jubera mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Auriolam II C.F. and the Germany players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Germany booed when Auriolam II C.F. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Asdrubal Jubera didn't get a good kick on the ball. There was no doubt that Auriolam II C.F. were the better team. Auriolam II C.F.'s players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.