Challenge

Germany Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Germany's Frank Sachs started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Toro Halland recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hakan Kaan made in the 10th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Igor Celio immediately put the ball in play. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Janik Vogt hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abelardo Bernabel in the 12th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 19 minutes, Toro Halland managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Centeno's supporters crossed their fingers, but Toro Halland was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Victorio Matai fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tommy Kahn having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Toro Halland in the 32nd minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Centeno's Toro Halland, in the 32nd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Centeno. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Toro Halland in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tommy Kahn prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 39 minutes into the game, Abelardo Bernabel cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Tommy Kahn was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 45th minute of the match Hakan Kaan shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Tommy Kahn showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Sven Krakouer fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Germany's protests and gave Sven Krakouer a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Sven Krakouer hit a great ball. After 48 minutes, Victorio Matai mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Centeno and the Germany players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Germany booed when Centeno was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victorio Matai didn't get a good kick on the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Abelardo Bernabel made a kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Chris Mergenthaler 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 Centeno the free kick. In the 53rd match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chris Mergenthaler to maneuver through the defense. After 54 minutes, Joãozinho Quartiero mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Centeno and the Germany players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Germany booed when Centeno was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joãozinho Quartiero didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 56 played minutes Germany got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Dreifuss. Abelardo Bernabel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Toro Halland in the 65th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Victorio Matai's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tommy Kahn read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Germany's Malte Schiele got a free kick in the 67th minute. Hakan Kaan's late challenge caught a Germany's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hakan Kaan helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Centeno getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Hakan Kaan hit a great ball. Tommy Kahn made a fantastic save in the 72nd minute, when Toro Halland sent off a good shot on target. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abelardo Bernabel in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tommy Kahn saved Germany from getting behind. In the 79th 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. Centeno made a substitution. Eugenio Ixidor replaced Abelardo Bernabel. Victorio Matai fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tommy Kahn having to interfere. When Victorio Matai was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 89 minutes had been played. Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eugenio Ixidor in the 93rd minute of the match. When the match was over Centeno could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Germany throughout the match.