Challenge

Portugal Arena
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's Francesco Coscia 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. Viriato Moura could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Liu Xing Qiang made a huge save. When Daniel Pimentel came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the Portugal fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Daniel Pimentel couldn't finish the play. Wilson Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erwin Jadamowitz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute Viriato Moura shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Liu Xing Qiang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Portugal's Wilson Amorim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erwin Jadamowitz in the 15th minute of play. Wilson Amorim came out of the goal in the 16th minute to try and stop a shot by Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's Erwin Jadamowitz. But to his dismay, Erwin Jadamowitz quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Liu Xing Qiang was a little too slow when Felipe Barreto got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 19th minute. The score was now 1-1. After having played for 22 minutes, Daniel Pimentel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Portugal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Pimentel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Portugal's Wilson Amorim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erwin Jadamowitz in the 24th minute of play. Felipe Barreto might have been able to make a better finish in the 29th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Liu Xing Qiang. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Felipe Barreto ran back to his position shaking his head. Liu Xing Qiang made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Felipe Barreto sent off a good shot on target. In the 32nd minute, Felipe Barreto reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Liu Xing Qiang. The goal made the score 2-1. Francesco Coscia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 37 minutes into the match, Portugal's goal looked a bit too open when Serafim Malta came free, but Wilson Amorim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wilson Amorim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafim Malta in the 40th minute of play. Wilson Amorim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erwin Jadamowitz in the 46th minute of play. Wilson Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francesco Coscia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Viriato Moura to strike the kick off in the second half. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's Francesco Coscia in the 52nd minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Wilson Amorim was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Portugal through an amazing save. After 61 minutes, Francesco Coscia made it 2-3 with a short kick to the right side. Portugal's Wilson Amorim tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Wilson Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francesco Coscia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Elia De Francesco fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's protests and gave Elia De Francesco a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Portugal booed when Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elia De Francesco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Elia De Francesco kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bartolomeu Dias in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Liu Xing Qiang saved Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC from getting behind. In the 71st minute, Bartolomeu Dias left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Portugal fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-3. 77 minutes into the match, Portugal's goal looked a bit too open when Francesco Coscia came free, but Wilson Amorim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Francesco Coscia received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Wilson Amorim came out and tried to block the shot, but Francesco Coscia slotted it home off the left post making it 3-4 in the 78th minute. After 80 played minutes Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC got a freekick which was hit by Wen Yi Peng. Graciano Coutinho took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 81st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Liu Xing Qiang. Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Portugal's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Erwin Jadamowitz 85 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 3-5. Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC made a substitution. Christian Bulla replaced Quique Branca. Wilson Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francesco Coscia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's Erwin Jadamowitz got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bruno Bastos's late challenge caught a Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bruno Bastos helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Portugal's Bruno Bastos got a free kick in the 95th minute. In the 98th minute, Francesco Coscia 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. The Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.