Challenge

Reino de Valencia
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) An unexpectedly hard shot by Omar Toledo in the 2nd minute of play forced INTOCABLES 2oo4's goalkeeper Robert Bresson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. INTOCABLES 2oo4's Zhuang Xing Ting got a good chance for a goal in the 3rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Robert Bresson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Omar Toledo in the 6th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Song Guang Zhan got free with Gabriel Ascaso in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Socorro Atacan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 18th minute Zhuang Xing Ting 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. 20 minutes into the match, INTOCABLES 2oo4's goal looked a bit too open when Adria Bielsa came free, but Robert Bresson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Spain's Gabriel Ascaso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Spain from getting a goal against them. Gabriel Ascaso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zhuang Xing Ting, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th minute of the match INTOCABLES 2oo4 got a corner. Spain's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lenílson Siqueira ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 31st minute, INTOCABLES 2oo4's Zhuang Xing Ting dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Ibon Duarte struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Gabriel Ascaso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for INTOCABLES 2oo4. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Gabriel Ascaso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zhuang Xing Ting's shot from short distance in the 51st minute. Gabriel Ascaso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ibon Duarte in the 64th minute of play. In the 64th minute, Ibon Duarte made a precise shot to the right of Gabriel Ascaso. Spain's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. INTOCABLES 2oo4's Arnaitz Bartumeu was substituted for Eche Mingas. Robert Bresson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Omar Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Robert Bresson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Omar Toledo went, in the 82nd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. Gabriel Ascaso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zhuang Xing Ting in the 88th minute of the match. Manoj Espinosa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Spain booed when INTOCABLES 2oo4 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lenílson Siqueira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Robert Bresson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carles Cherro in the 95th minute. Spain were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.