Challenge

CLAU
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dorian Arthaud got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd match minute, CLAUDIA2000 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Viktor Hedbom to maneuver through the defense. Lilian Vernhet hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Charles Hilaire recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind CLAUDIA2000's goalkeeper Noé Bertaud, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice moves Dorian Arthaud could shoot a difficult shot in the 18th minute, which Hias Nüssli however easily saved by the left post. 20 minutes had been played when some careless play by Switzerland's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Alexander Chochkov was slow to take the kick. During this time CLAUDIA2000's players had a chance to rest. CLAUDIA2000's Dorian Arthaud was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Hias Nüssli in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Lilian Vernhet hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. In the 22nd minute, Samuele Kunz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Switzerland fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. When Samuele Kunz came up free with the goalie in the 31st minute, the Switzerland 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 Samuele Kunz couldn't finish the play. Noé Bertaud took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodrigo von Känel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Switzerland's Jacinto Maurer got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Lilian Vernhet's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Hias Nüssli firmly grabbed it by the left post. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

After 55 played minutes Switzerland got a freekick which was hit by Federico Wiesendanger. 56 minutes into the match, Switzerland's goal looked a bit too open when Alexander Chochkov came free, but Hias Nüssli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 64 minutes into the game, Samuele Kunz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Noé Bertaud was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Charles Hilaire received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Hias Nüssli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hias Nüssli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dorian Arthaud in the 71st minute of play. Lilian Vernhet received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Hias Nüssli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Noé Bertaud showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Samuele Kunz, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. A collision led to CLAUDIA2000 getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Patrick Lesimple hit a great ball. In the 84th minute, Rodrigo von Känel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lilian Vernhet fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hias Nüssli having to interfere. After 91 played minutes Switzerland got a freekick which was hit by Rodrigo von Känel. Switzerland played a much better game than CLAUDIA2000 and deserved their victory. The CLAUDIA2000 players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.