Challenge

Fox River
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Timoteo Rufo got the match started through his kick off. In the 6th minute Chris Nygaard shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Constantino Mel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7th minute, Bertram Svenningsen ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Constantino Mel was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. The long shot by Ulises Blai in the 10th minute really tested Keld Paulsen's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 13 minutes into the match, Denmark's goal looked a bit too open when Emilio Etxatxu came free, but Keld Paulsen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Scofield's Constantino Mel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chris Nygaard in the 15th minute of play. Keld Paulsen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Samuel Isaio, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 18th minute, Chris Nygaard managed to get in a good position for a shot. Denmark's supporters rose to their feet, but Chris Nygaard was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Constantino Mel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bertram Svenningsen in the 25th minute of play forced Scofield's goalkeeper Constantino Mel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Denmark getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Kenn Skou hit a great ball. Ulises Blai made in the 28th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Samuel Isaio. In the 32nd minute Chris Nygaard shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Constantino Mel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A throw-in in the 34th minute of the game was made by Ulises Blai with Aaron Rodriguez as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Timoteo Rufo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Keld Paulsen made a huge save. Chris Nygaard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half Denmark were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Chris Nygaard to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Scofield booed when Denmark was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bjarne Kirkegaard didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 57th minute Timoteo Rufo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Keld Paulsen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 60 minutes into the match, Denmark's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Romero came free, but Keld Paulsen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Constantino Mel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chris Nygaard in the 61st minute of the match. Constantino Mel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Chris Nygaard in the 67th minute. Constantino Mel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bertram Svenningsen, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After having played for 75 minutes, Bertram Svenningsen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Denmark's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bertram Svenningsen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Scofield made a substitution. Lucas Birjaio replaced Emilio Etxatxu. Ulises Blai made in the 83rd minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Aaron Rodriguez however managed to control. 84 minutes into the game, Lucas Birjaio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Keld Paulsen was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Scofield's Timoteo Rufo in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Denmark's goalie prevented a goal. Denmark were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.