Challenge

Eduardo Galeano
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Toro Grana made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Simone Ritieni managed to get in a good position for a shot. los nadies's supporters rose to their feet, but Simone Ritieni was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tommy Kahn breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Toro Grana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Albin Holweck managed to get in a good position for a shot. Germany's supporters rose to their feet, but Albin Holweck was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eusébio Caiado breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Maximo Galo kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. If Albin Holweck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 20 played minutes Germany got a freekick which was hit by Albin Holweck. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Laffitte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to los nadies getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Conrado Abalos hit a great ball. Juan Laffitte recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Toro Grana, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Toro Grana in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tommy Kahn saved Germany from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Germany's Adrian Dreifuss got a free kick in the 61st minute. The supporters of los nadies booed when Germany was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Malte Schiele didn't get a good kick on the ball. 70 minutes into the game, Malte Schiele was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Germany's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave los nadies the free kick. After a rather tough play, Germany's Malte Schiele got a free kick in the 71st minute. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toro Grana in the 75th minute of play. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amado Inautzi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Toro Grana kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. 83 minutes into the game, Juan Laffitte cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Tommy Kahn was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Laffitte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 86 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Laffitte came free, but Tommy Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amado Inautzi charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amado Inautzi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Germany booed when los nadies was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amado Inautzi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Toro Grana in the 94th minute of play. los nadies's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.