Challenge

Gerner Norstrand
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Omar Toledo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Anton Björnberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adria Bielsa in the 4th minute of play. 6 minutes into the game, Jim Morrison recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Gabriel Ascaso. Jim Morrison showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 9 minutes into the match, Spain's goal looked a bit too open when Shao Sang Yu came free, but Gabriel Ascaso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 11 minutes Spain's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Manuel Iaki who took care of the corner kick. Manuel Iaki made a great header on Naboonga Wild Katt FC's corner, it was just that Spain's Gabriel Ascaso managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 15th minute Adria Bielsa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anton Björnberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anton Björnberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adria Bielsa in the 18th minute of the match. Gabriel Ascaso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jim Morrison in the 26th minute of the match. Naboonga Wild Katt FC's Anton Björnberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Toledo in the 29th minute of play. Anton Björnberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Omar Toledo in the 32nd minute of play. 39 minutes into the match, Spain's goal looked a bit too open when Quentin Francis came free, but Gabriel Ascaso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Spain's Gabriel Ascaso got control of the ball when Quentin Francis tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gabriel Ascaso was out of position in the 40 minute of play, and Quentin Francis capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Quentin Francis really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Adria Bielsa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Jim Morrison made the kick off in the second half. Gabriel Ascaso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Florencio Montrell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Anton Björnberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Aranda, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Omar Toledo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 61stth minute tested the skills of Anton Björnberg when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Omar Toledo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Anton Björnberg made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shao Sang Yu in the 64th minute of play forced Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when David Aranda got free with Anton Björnberg in the 65th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 70th minute, Paulo Díaz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Naboonga Wild Katt FC made a substitution. Niceto Merexildo replaced Ovidio Hitzeder. In the 71st match minute, Naboonga Wild Katt FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulo Díaz to maneuver through the defense. Spain's Sergio Ruiz was substituted for Adria Bielsa. Gabriel Ascaso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Florencio Montrell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 84thth minute of the game Manuel Silban who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Spain's Gabriel Ascaso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Manuel Silban had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 93 minutes into the game, Carles Cherro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Anton Björnberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Many of Spain's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Spain may have spent more time on the ball, but Naboonga Wild Katt FC were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.