Challenge

Ricardo E. Bochini
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leonardo Pisculichi took the kick off in the first half of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leonardo Pisculichi in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Maxime Durand saved France from getting behind. After having played for 4 minutes, Frank Peletier managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. France's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frank Peletier was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Antonio Sengrat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Peletier, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Maxime Durand took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonardo Pisculichi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Maxime Durand made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leonardo Pisculichi in the 13th minute. Antonio Sengrat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Camille Baume in the 16th minute of play. The throw-in from Zeledon Manni in the 19th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by France's Jean Bombelles. In the last second Maxime Durand throw himself and got hold of the ball when Michael Ahlroth in the 20thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. In the 35th minute Frank Peletier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Sengrat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Remy Dupuy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Ψ virgen Ψ's Stephan Alards got a free kick in the 39th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Frank Peletier in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Antonio Sengrat saved Ψ virgen Ψ from getting behind. After 45 played minutes France got a freekick which was hit by Alexis Bruneau. Michael Ahlroth fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maxime Durand having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Frank Peletier made the kick off in the second half. Maxime Durand took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michael Ahlroth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Frank Peletier could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Antonio Sengrat made a huge save. After 67 played minutes France got a freekick which was hit by Alexis Bruneau. In the 68th minute, Michael Ahlroth 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 supporters of France booed when Ψ virgen Ψ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stephan Alards didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 78 minutes, Frank Peletier managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. France's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frank Peletier was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Maxime Durand took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aggelos Troglis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Celso Gar took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 83rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Maxime Durand. France's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 84th minute Leonardo Pisculichi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maxime Durand saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 86thth minute of the game Leonardo Pisculichi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but France's Maxime Durand was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Alexis Bruneau received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Antonio Sengrat tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in France's zone, Leonardo Pisculichi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maxime Durand came out of the goal and Leonardo Pisculichi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 95th minute, France's Camille Baume ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Antonio Sengrat. Antonio Sengrat yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Ψ virgen Ψ had won after a very even match.