Challenge

Camp Nou
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jerzy Haszczak made the kick off which started today's match. 8 minutes into the game, Germany's Albin Holweck nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Luis Santo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 13 minutes into the match, Jerzy Haszczak dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Tommy Kahn, 1-1. In the 16th minute Frank Sachs shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luis Santo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. ARLO FC's Luis Santo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Frank Sachs in the 19th minute of play. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jerzy Haszczak in the 20th minute of play. If Frank Sachs had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 30th minute Frank Sachs shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luis Santo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luis Santo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Sachs, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 34 minutes, Albin Holweck managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Germany's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albin Holweck was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When David Meringgi fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ARLO FC's protests and gave David Meringgi a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Germany booed when ARLO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Meringgi didn't get a good kick on the ball. 43 minutes into the game, Frank Sachs cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Luis Santo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jacobo Austin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Frank Sachs to make the kick off. Jerzy Haszczak charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jerzy Haszczak the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to ARLO FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Jerzy Haszczak hit a great ball. In the 57th match minute, ARLO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rigoberto Michael to maneuver through the defense. Frank Sachs recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jacobo Austin, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. In the 62nd match minute, ARLO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jerzy Haszczak to maneuver through the defense. In the 71st match minute, ARLO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jerzy Haszczak to maneuver through the defense. When Germany's Frank Sachs in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ARLO FC's goalie prevented a goal. ARLO FC's Gonzalo Christobal got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 78 minutes into the match, ARLO FC's Eric Cantona sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Tommy Kahn narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Frank Sachs blasted a shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Luis Santo having to make a save. If Frank Sachs had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Frank Sachs could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Luis Santo made a huge save. In the 86th minute, Eric Connor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Eric Connor fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ARLO FC's protests and gave Eric Connor a yellow card for diving instead. Eric Connor hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. In the 90th minute, Frank Sachs hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jerzy Haszczak in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tommy Kahn saved Germany from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jerzy Haszczak in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tommy Kahn prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Germany'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.