Challenge

Loco Savaş
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Omar Toledo started the match with the kick off. Gabriele Batistuta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabriel Ascaso having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Spain's Jonathan Criado got a free kick in the 6th minute. Camilo Salvidor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adria Bielsa in the 8th minute of play. In the 12th match minute, Menchu FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Siro Osasun to maneuver through the defense. Gabriel Ascaso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriele Batistuta in the 13th minute of play. After some careless play in the Spain defense, Gabriele Batistuta kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gabriel Ascaso. The Spain fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gabriel Ascaso should have stopped the shot. Camilo Salvidor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Aranda in the 19th minute of play. Spain were awarded a corner in the 20th minute after Menchu FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Omar Toledo took the corner. Camilo Salvidor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Omar Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Omar Toledo in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Camilo Salvidor prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Siro Osasun received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Gabriel Ascaso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 32 played minutes Menchu FC got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Carlo. In the 33rd minute Omar Toledo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Camilo Salvidor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gabriel Ascaso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriele Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Gabriel Ascaso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gabriele Batistuta in the 38th minute. 45 minutes into the match, Menchu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Adria Bielsa came free, but Camilo Salvidor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 45 minutes into the game, Spain's Adria Bielsa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Camilo Salvidor made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Gabriel Ascaso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uriel Gorri in the 53rd minute of play. Adria Bielsa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Camilo Salvidor made a huge save. Omar Toledo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Camilo Salvidor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Through an outstanding action, after 60 minutes, Camilo Salvidor successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Menchu FC's Camilo Salvidor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adria Bielsa in the 61st minute of play. Menchu FC's Camilo Salvidor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enrique Rabellino in the 63rd minute of play. Gabriele Batistuta blasted a shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gabriel Ascaso having to make a save. In the 65th minute Gabriele Batistuta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gabriel Ascaso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Spain's Omar Toledo got a good chance for a goal in the 67th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 73rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Spain made a substitution. Pau Herrero replaced David Aranda. 82 minutes had been played when some careless play by Menchu FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jon Cubero was slow to take the kick. During this time Spain's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Pau Herrero almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Menchu FC's Camilo Salvidor did a great save. In the 92nd minute, Pau Herrero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Spain were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.