Challenge

Estadio Gallardista
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Samuele Kunz got the match started through his kick off. Abdullah İnegöllü made in the 3rd minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Mircea Botu. Samuele Kunz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Loid Vandewalle read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. In the 18th minute of the match Ciriaco Sabino sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Hias Nüssli skillfully saved the ball. 25 minutes into the game, Abdullah İnegöllü threw the ball into play from the sideline. Switzerland's Timo Siegmund quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by Switzerland's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rodrigo Tajo was slow to take the kick. During this time Servera FC's players had a chance to rest. A collision led to Servera FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Sixto Gombal hit a great ball. Samuele Kunz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 32 minutes, Jacinto Maurer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Switzerland's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jacinto Maurer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mircea Botu kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Switzerland's Rodrigo von Känel got a free kick in the 35th minute. Blas Gumaro hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. When Servera FC's Abdullah İnegöllü in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Switzerland's goalie prevented a goal. 43 minutes into the game, Sixto Gombal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Servera FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Switzerland the free kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mircea Botu made a kick off. Hias Nüssli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mircea Botu, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. A collision led to Servera FC getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Arnoldo Lazcano hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Servera FC's Ciriaco Sabino got a free kick in the 54th minute. Mircea Botu charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mircea Botu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Servera FC's Loid Vandewalle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samuele Kunz in the 60th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mircea Botu in the 62nd minute of play forced Switzerland's goalkeeper Hias Nüssli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Servera FC's Mircea Botu in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Switzerland's goalie prevented a goal. After 71 played minutes Switzerland got a freekick which was hit by Fridolin Neumeister. Servera FC's Leonel Venerando was substituted for Ciriaco Sabino. The supporters of Servera FC booed when Switzerland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fridolin Neumeister didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 76th minute, Leonel Venerando got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Samuele Kunz in the 77thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Loid Vandewalle, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A collision led to Servera FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Rodrigo Tajo hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Servera FC's zone, Samuele Kunz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Loid Vandewalle came out of the goal and Samuele Kunz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Abdullah İnegöllü blasted a shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hias Nüssli having to make a save. Jacinto Maurer kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. After having played for 91 minutes, Rodrigo von Känel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Switzerland's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rodrigo von Känel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 92nd minute Leonel Venerando shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hias Nüssli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hias Nüssli stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leonel Venerando's shot from short distance in the 95th minute. Switzerland were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.