Challenge

Portugália Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) CA Portugália's Orlando Mota played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bertram Svenningsen in the 3rd minute of play. Denmark's Olav Graversen managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Claudinho Simão in the 4 minute of the game. The supporters of Denmark booed when CA Portugália was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Álvaro Miranda didn't get a good kick on the ball. 13 minutes had been played when some careless play by CA Portugália's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Chris Nygaard was slow to take the kick. During this time Denmark's players had a chance to rest. The corner went over the outstretched arms of CA Portugália's goalie and right to Bertram Svenningsen. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. CA Portugália's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Keld Paulsen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Samuel Paulista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 19 in the game by Samuel Paulista from a close distance when the talented Keld Paulsen managed to make a qualified save. Denmark's players were relieved. When Denmark's Chris Nygaard in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CA Portugália's goalie prevented a goal. If Bertram Svenningsen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Claudinho Simão made in the 33rd minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Denmark's Lars Steen. Denmark's Bertram Svenningsen got a good chance for a goal in the 35th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Chris Nygaard recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Claudinho Simão made in the 40th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Isaltino Luz however managed to control. Orlando Mota showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chris Nygaard in the 42nd minute of the match. Samuel Paulista in the 44thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Keld Paulsen, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. CA Portugália's Orlando Mota played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chris Nygaard in the 47th minute of play.

The wind increased when Chris Nygaard made the kick off in the second half. Claudinho Simão got a throw-in 56 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Isaltino Luz. Bertram Svenningsen struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Orlando Mota didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Denmark. After a rather tough play, CA Portugália's Reinaldo Félix got a free kick in the 66th minute. After a defensive mix-up in CA Portugália's zone, Chris Nygaard stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Orlando Mota came out of the goal and Chris Nygaard tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Denmark's attentive Olav Graversen managed to snatch the ball when Claudinho Simão made a throw-in in the 72nd minute of the game. After 76 minutes of play, CA Portugália's Isaltino Luz made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Keld Paulsen was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 83rd match minute, CA Portugália was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wellington Messias to maneuver through the defense. 85 minutes into the game, Denmark's Bertram Svenningsen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Orlando Mota made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. A collision led to CA Portugália getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Samuel Paulista hit a great ball. Claudinho Simão got a throw-in 92 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Wellington Messias. Simon Bendtsen hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Denmark'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.