Challenge

Gasba Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 3 minutes into the match, Spain's goal looked a bit too open when Gilberto Hats came free, but Gabriel Ascaso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gabriel Ascaso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gilberto Hats in the 3rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Omar Toledo in the 8th minute of play forced Urbs LC's goalkeeper Eugenio Santoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes had been played when some careless play by Spain's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Carter Musacchio was slow to take the kick. During this time Urbs LC's players had a chance to rest. An unexpectedly hard shot by Omar Toledo in the 13th minute of play forced Urbs LC's goalkeeper Eugenio Santoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 16 minutes into the match, Spain's goal looked a bit too open when Gilberto Hats came free, but Gabriel Ascaso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Spain's Gabriel Ascaso got control of the ball when Carter Musacchio tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 22nd minute, Ennio Di Marzio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Urbs LC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 27th minute, David Aranda managed to get in a good position for a shot. Spain's supporters rose to their feet, but David Aranda was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eugenio Santoro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pastor Ihazintu kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Eugenio Santoro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Omar Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Urbs LC's Eugenio Santoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Aranda in the 36th minute of play. Gilberto Hats received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gabriel Ascaso came out and tried to block the shot, but Gilberto Hats slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 37th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Omar Toledo in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eugenio Santoro saved Urbs LC from getting behind. After 42 played minutes Urbs LC got a freekick which was hit by Gilberto Hats. Bruno Di Iulio kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pastor Ihazintu made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, David Aranda notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Urbs LC's Eugenio Santoro. Eugenio Santoro was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Spain's Gabriel Ascaso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gilberto Hats in the 55th minute of play. A hard shot 66 in the game by Omar Toledo from a close distance when the talented Eugenio Santoro managed to make a qualified save. Urbs LC's players were relieved. Omar Toledo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Eugenio Santoro made a huge save. Omar Toledo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Urbs LC made a substitution. Frank Cannata replaced Gilberto Hats. Urbs LC made a substitution. Edoardo Zuccarini replaced Comunardo De Vito. After a rather tough play, Urbs LC's Diego Lusi got a free kick in the 78th minute. Spain made a substitution. Sergio Ruiz replaced Adria Bielsa. Spain's Pau Herrero was substituted for David Aranda. In the 83rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Urbs LC's goalkeeper Eugenio Santoro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 84th match minute, Urbs LC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frank Cannata to maneuver through the defense. Vicente Merino could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Eugenio Santoro made a huge save. Gabriel Ascaso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pastor Ihazintu, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Urbs LC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Spain had controlled the match.