Challenge

Spain Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Omar Toledo kicked off to start the match. Spain's Gabriel Ascaso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaw Ptaszek in the 5th minute of play. Mariusz Kaleta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to KN ZGORZELEC getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Gilbert Gotfryd hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Omar Toledo got free with Emilio Shepherd in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 15 minutes into the match, KN ZGORZELEC's goalkeeper Emilio Shepherd had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Omar Toledo. Gabriel Ascaso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wessel Bos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 21 minutes into the match, KN ZGORZELEC's Wessel Bos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gabriel Ascaso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Spain's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Mariusz Kaleta was slow to take the kick. During this time KN ZGORZELEC's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on KN ZGORZELEC's corner Gustaw Ptaszek fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Gabriel Ascaso quite easily take care of the ball. Adria Bielsa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 32nd minute, Wessel Bos ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gabriel Ascaso was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After a rather tough play, KN ZGORZELEC's Eugeniusz Kociniewski got a free kick in the 35th minute. 44 minutes into the match, KN ZGORZELEC's goalkeeper Emilio Shepherd had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Omar Toledo. Wessel Bos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gabriel Ascaso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 45th minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Wessel Bos to strike the kick off in the second half. KN ZGORZELEC's Emilio Shepherd played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Toledo in the 52nd minute of play. After 53 minutes KN ZGORZELEC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Omar Toledo who took care of the corner kick. Gabriel Ascaso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wessel Bos in the 55th minute of play. When Spain's Adria Bielsa in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye KN ZGORZELEC's goalie prevented a goal. A sloppy throw-in by Santiago Sartori in the 64th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by KN ZGORZELEC's André Luís Valladares. Emilio Shepherd 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 70th minute. Emilio Shepherd took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adria Bielsa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gustaw Ptaszek kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Spain's Carles Cherro was substituted for Omar Toledo. KN ZGORZELEC's Borys Karaszkiewicz was substituted for Wessel Bos. In the 76th match minute, KN ZGORZELEC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustaw Ptaszek to maneuver through the defense. Spain's Pau Herrero was substituted for David Aranda. Borys Karaszkiewicz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gabriel Ascaso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Anthimos Ntounias was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 89 minutes into the match. 89 minutes into the game, one of KN ZGORZELEC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Emilio Shepherd had in the 92ndth minute some difficulties stopping Jon Cubero's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Emilio Shepherd made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sergio Ruiz in the 96th minute of play.