Challenge

Carlos Idaho Gesell
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Denmark's Chris Nygaard 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. Esteve Frisco might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Keld Paulsen. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Esteve Frisco ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chris Nygaard in the 6th minute of play forced Atlético Villa Gesell's goalkeeper Emilio Admon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Denmark were awarded a corner in the 7th minute after Atlético Villa Gesell's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Chris Nygaard took the corner. Emilio Admon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bertram Svenningsen, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Keld Paulsen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esteve Frisco in the 12th minute of the match. Lars Steen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emilio Admon having to interfere. Atlético Villa Gesell's Emilio Admon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chris Nygaard in the 17th minute of play. A collision led to Denmark getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Bertram Svenningsen hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chris Nygaard in the 32nd minute of play forced Atlético Villa Gesell's goalkeeper Emilio Admon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Denmark's Chris Nygaard in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atlético Villa Gesell's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bertram Svenningsen in the 40th minute of play forced Atlético Villa Gesell's goalkeeper Emilio Admon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emilio Admon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bertram Svenningsen, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mikkel Wulff during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 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 Esteve Frisco made a kick off. Olav Graversen kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Esteve Frisco in the 61st minute of play forced Denmark's goalkeeper Keld Paulsen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 63 minutes into the match, Denmark's Chris Nygaard sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Emilio Admon narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Olav Graversen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Through an outstanding action, after 71 minutes, Emilio Admon successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 72nd minute, Mikkel Wulff reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Emilio Admon. The goal made the score 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chris Nygaard in the 77th minute of play forced Atlético Villa Gesell's goalkeeper Emilio Admon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A sloppy throw-in by Leonel Sanchez in the 85th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Denmark's Lars Steen. Chris Nygaard fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emilio Admon having to interfere. The supporters of Denmark booed when Atlético Villa Gesell was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jesus Oidor didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match was over Denmark could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Atlético Villa Gesell throughout the match.