Challenge

Slovakia Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Rafa Abasalo made the kick off and thus started the match. After a rather tough play, Slovakia's Metod Mlynar got a free kick in the 3rd minute. 8 minutes into the match, Rubite FC's goalkeeper Peru Aranzubia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Oliver Holub. 8 minutes into the match, Rubite FC's goalkeeper Peru Aranzubia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Oliver Holub. Henrich Slany made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafa Abasalo in the 9th minute of play. After 11 played minutes Slovakia got a freekick which was hit by Metod Mlynar. Cesaro Solano made in the 13th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Ismael Caminero however managed to control. With a little luck, Rubite FC's Peru Aranzubia got control of the ball when Metod Mlynar tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Slovakia booed when Rubite FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Noé Villa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Peru Aranzubia made an important save on a dangerous shot by Metod Mlynar in the 21st minute. Metod Mlynar came free with the goalkeeper in the 23rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Peru Aranzubia could save by the left post. Peru Aranzubia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Metod Mlynar in the 27th minute of play. Metod Mlynar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Peru Aranzubia made a huge save. 33 minutes into the match, Metod Mlynar notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Rubite FC's Peru Aranzubia. Peru Aranzubia was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to Rubite FC getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Noé Villa hit a great ball. Oliver Holub kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. 40 minutes into the match, Slovakia's goal looked a bit too open when Rafa Abasalo came free, but Henrich Slany reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 43 minutes into the match, Slovakia's goal looked a bit too open when Gizon Munoz came free, but Henrich Slany reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 46 minutes into the game, Stefan Havel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Slovakia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rubite FC the free kick. In the 46th minute, Stefan Havel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Metod Mlynar was the one to do the kick off. 60 minutes into the match, Metod Mlynar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Peru Aranzubia. Rubite FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Metod Mlynar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Metod Mlynar struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Peru Aranzubia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Slovakia. In the 66thth minute of the game Metod Mlynar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rubite FC's Peru Aranzubia was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 70th minute, Metod Mlynar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rafa Abasalo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 72ndth minute, Henrich Slany skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Vavrinec Koleno kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Gizon Munoz took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 74th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Henrich Slany. Slovakia's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Lazaro Prieto's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Henrich Slany read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 78th minute of play. 79 minutes into the match, Rubite FC's goal looked a bit too open when Vavrinec Koleno came free, but Peru Aranzubia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 80th minute, Metod Mlynar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Slovakia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Metod Mlynar might have been able to make a better finish in the 84th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Peru Aranzubia. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Metod Mlynar ran back to his position shaking his head. During the 93rd minute of the match Stefan Havel completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Stefan Havel a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 92nd minute, one of Slovakia:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Slovakia. After a rather tough play, Rubite FC's Cesaro Solano got a free kick in the 98th minute. When the referee ended the match the Slovakia players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.