Challenge

Spain Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mario Alberto Kempes took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gabriel Ascaso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mario Alberto Kempes, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Gabriel Ascaso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Narciso Vargas in the 7th minute of play. Fabian Manni kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Arnulfo Kinsen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adria Bielsa in the 10th minute of the match. With a little luck, Laurita FC's Arnulfo Kinsen got control of the ball when Omar Toledo tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Omar Toledo got free with Arnulfo Kinsen in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Arnulfo Kinsen was out of position in the 14 minute of play, and Adria Bielsa capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Adria Bielsa really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Omar Toledos short, quick shot in the 17thth minute got Arnulfo Kinsen to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Arnulfo Kinsen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adria Bielsa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes into the game, David Aranda recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Arnulfo Kinsen. David Aranda showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. When Spain's Omar Toledo in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Laurita FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 29 minutes Laurita FC'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. In the 31st minute Enrique Rabellino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnulfo Kinsen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Omar Toledo came free with the goalkeeper in the 32nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Arnulfo Kinsen could save by the left post. 33 minutes into the match, Laurita FC's goalkeeper Arnulfo Kinsen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Omar Toledo. In the 36th minute, Adria Bielsa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Arnulfo Kinsen was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. The supporters of Laurita FC booed when Spain was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Aranda didn't get a good kick on the ball. Laurita FC's Arnulfo Kinsen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Toledo in the 42nd minute of play. In the 43rd minute Spain were awarded a corner. Omar Toledo went to the cornerflag to take it. Jon Cubero made a great header on Spain's corner, it was just that Laurita FC's Arnulfo Kinsen managed to reach the ball for a save. Adria Bielsa kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Omar Toledo to make the kick off. David Aranda's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arnulfo Kinsen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Narciso Vargas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Laurita FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Narciso Vargas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gabriel Ascaso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Omar Toledo in the 58th minute of play forced Laurita FC's goalkeeper Arnulfo Kinsen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnulfo Kinsen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Omar Toledo's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. After 64 minutes Laurita FC'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. Spain made a substitution. Carles Cherro replaced Omar Toledo. In the 67th minute, David Aranda hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Šair Lupin might have been able to make a better finish in the 74th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gabriel Ascaso. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Šair Lupin ran back to his position shaking his head. Spain's Sergio Ruiz was substituted for Adria Bielsa. Spain's Pau Herrero was substituted for David Aranda. An unexpectedly hard shot by Šair Lupin in the 84th minute of play forced Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 85 minutes had been played when some careless play by Spain's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gustavo-Hernán Díaz was slow to take the kick. During this time Laurita FC's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Laurita FC's corner Gustavo-Hernán Díaz fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Gabriel Ascaso quite easily take care of the ball. Arnulfo Kinsen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sergio Ruiz in the 89th minute of play. 91 minutes into the match, Laurita FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sergio Ruiz came free, but Arnulfo Kinsen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Spain booed when Laurita FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Du Zheng Rong didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sergio Ruiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Arnulfo Kinsen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 96th match minute, Laurita FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Du Zheng Rong to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carles Cherro in the 97th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arnulfo Kinsen saved Laurita FC from getting behind. There was no doubt that Spain were the better team. Spain's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.