Challenge

SOF
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Soflov FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Cipriano Frans in the 4th minute. Maxime Durand took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Feliks Nieruchliwy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 7 minutes into the match, Soflov FC's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Peletier came free, but Benedicto Vidal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 13 minutes, Camille Baume managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. France's supporters crossed their fingers, but Camille Baume was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 16 minutes of play, Soflov FC's Feliks Nieruchliwy made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Maxime Durand was left in no man's land by his defense there! Feliks Nieruchliwy received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Maxime Durand tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to France getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Maxence Durand hit a great ball. Maxime Durand made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cipriano Frans in the 22nd minute. In the 23rd match minute, Soflov FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcus Briceag to maneuver through the defense. Benedicto Vidal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Peletier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th minute Frank Peletier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benedicto Vidal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Maxime Durand made an important save on a dangerous shot by Feliks Nieruchliwy in the 29th minute. When Frank Peletier came up free with the goalie in the 31st minute, the France 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 Frank Peletier couldn't finish the play. In the 32ndth minute of the game Frank Peletier who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Soflov FC's Benedicto Vidal was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 34 minutes, Frank Peletier made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. Soflov FC's Benedicto Vidal tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Camille Baume fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benedicto Vidal having to interfere. The supporters of France booed when Soflov FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cipriano Frans didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Frank Peletier's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Benedicto Vidal was relentless in the 46th minute of the game. Benedicto Vidal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Peletier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Feliks Nieruchliwy stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Frank Peletier got free with Benedicto Vidal in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. France were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Soflov FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. David Barbier took the corner. Remy Dupuy made a great header on France's corner, it was just that Soflov FC's Benedicto Vidal managed to reach the ball for a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Camille Baume got free with Benedicto Vidal in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Percy Romero hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. If Marco Domeka had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. France's Frank Peletier got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, David Barbier managed to get in a good position for a shot. France's supporters rose to their feet, but David Barbier was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benedicto Vidal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 71st minute, Cipriano Frans hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in France's zone, Feliks Nieruchliwy stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maxime Durand came out of the goal and Feliks Nieruchliwy tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 75th match minute, Soflov FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Percy Romero to maneuver through the defense. In the 76th minute Frank Peletier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benedicto Vidal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Camille Baume could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Benedicto Vidal made a huge save. With a little luck, Soflov FC's Benedicto Vidal got control of the ball when Frank Peletier tried to sneak it across the goal line. Camille Baume received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Benedicto Vidal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Soflov FC's Feliks Nieruchliwy in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye France's goalie prevented a goal. 87 minutes into the game, France's Frank Peletier nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Benedicto Vidal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. After 92 played minutes Soflov FC got a freekick which was hit by Cipriano Frans. David Barbier's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benedicto Vidal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 93rd minute of play. Frank Peletier hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. France's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.