Challenge

England Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 8 minutes into the match, England's goal looked a bit too open when Diego Arri came free, but Khalid Kennedy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ciro Villani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kyle Cox in the 9th minute of the match. In the 11thth minute of the game Anibal Cantoral who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but England's Khalid Kennedy was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 11 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Xavier Gallagher. Jose Sugoi's late challenge caught a England's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jose Sugoi helped the player get up and apologised. In a very dangerous position, a player in Damians TEAM fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 16th minute. Penalty! 19 minutes into the game, one of Damians TEAM:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Ciro Villani had in the 20thth minute some difficulties stopping Micah Macdonald's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Damians TEAM's Ciro Villani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kyle Cox in the 24th minute of play. Ciro Villani stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kyle Cox's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. A very nice done corner allowed Xavier Gallagher to score against Ciro Villani in Damians TEAM's goal. 1-0 after 27 minutes. The supporters of England booed when Damians TEAM was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Sugoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Khalid Kennedy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frederic Valckx, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. The supporters of Damians TEAM booed when England was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Seth Young didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kyle Cox sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Xavier Gallagher kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Khalid Kennedy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frederic Valckx, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Damians TEAM's Rodrigo Aguirre was substituted for Anibal Cantoral. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Kyle Cox made a kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as Damians TEAM's Rodrigo Aguirre slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Khalid Kennedy. That made the score 1-1 after 54 minutes of play. In the 60th match minute, England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leighton Davies to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, England's Cooper Thompson got a free kick in the 63rd minute. After 64 played minutes Damians TEAM got a freekick which was hit by Rodrigo Aguirre. After a rather tough play, England's Seth Young got a free kick in the 69th minute. In the 74th match minute, England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eddie Willis to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in England's zone, Cumbicus Mañaria stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Khalid Kennedy came out of the goal and Cumbicus Mañaria tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Diego Arri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Khalid Kennedy tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Khalid Kennedy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Juan Canton in the 81st minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, Damians TEAM's goal looked a bit too open when Kyle Cox came free, but Ciro Villani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of England booed when Damians TEAM was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Arri didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to England getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Issac Dawson hit a great ball. In the 90th minute Kyle Cox shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ciro Villani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 97 minutes into the match, Diego Arri dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Khalid Kennedy, 1-2. The England supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Damians TEAM's performance. The match ended with a win for Damians TEAM.