Challenge

Aro Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Frank Sachs took the kick off in the first half of the match. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nate Drakenborg, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. The Aro FC fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Aro FC's Nate Drakenborg looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Zacarias Darien sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isac Muntian in the 14th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isac Muntian in the 19th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, Nate Drakenborg dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Tommy Kahn, 2-0. Tommy Kahn made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Errikos Tsagaris sent off a good shot on target. Harry Higuita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Sachs, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. After a rather tough play, Aro FC's Nate Drakenborg got a free kick in the 39th minute. 43 minutes into the match, Aro FC's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Sachs came free, but Harry Higuita reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nate Drakenborg was the one to do the kick off. Tommy Kahn didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Errikos Tsagaris went, in the 52nd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. Nate Drakenborg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Tommy Kahn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sven Krakouer hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isac Muntian in the 63rd minute of play. After having played for 65 minutes, Zacarias Darien managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Aro FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zacarias Darien was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Aro FC's Nate Drakenborg in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Germany's goalie prevented a goal. Aro FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Errikos Tsagaris in the 70th minute. A nice corner shot did that Errikos Tsagaris got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Tommy Kahn quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Aro FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Errikos Tsagaris in the 71st minute. After 79 played minutes Aro FC got a freekick which was hit by Lino Chago. 83 minutes into the game, one of Germany:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 84th minute there was a penalty for Aro FC. Errikos Tsagaris stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Tommy Kahn. 4-0. In the 86th minute, Nate Drakenborg 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. In the 89th minute, Janik Vogt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 91 minutes into the game, Nate Drakenborg cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Tommy Kahn was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 97th minute, Albin Holweck fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Harry Higuita, passed just outside the right post. Aro FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.