Challenge

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Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Konstantinos Tsevas struck a weak shot in the 4th 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 Vakoufi Utd. Spain's David Aranda got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 14 minutes into the match, Andreas Korpetis notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Spain's Gabriel Ascaso. Gabriel Ascaso was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After having played for 17 minutes, Nestoras Soulidis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vakoufi Utd's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nestoras Soulidis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 21stth minute of the game Omar Toledo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Vakoufi Utd's Charis Raftopoulos was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 22nd minute Adria Bielsa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Charis Raftopoulos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 23 minutes Vakoufi Utd's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Omar Toledo who took care of the corner kick. When Vakoufi Utd's Andreas Korpetis, in the 29th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Vakoufi Utd. In the 32nd minute Vakoufi Utd were awarded a corner. Mauricio Chago went to the cornerflag to take it. Nestoras Soulidis blasted a shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gabriel Ascaso having to make a save. After some careless play in the Vakoufi Utd defense, Omar Toledo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Charis Raftopoulos. The Vakoufi Utd fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Charis Raftopoulos should have stopped the shot. When Spain's Omar Toledo in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vakoufi Utd's goalie prevented a goal. Gabriel Ascaso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nestoras Soulidis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gabriel Ascaso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Konstantinos Tsevas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Omar Toledo was the one to do the kick off. Spain were awarded a corner in the 58th minute after Vakoufi Utd's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Omar Toledo took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Jonathan Criado got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Charis Raftopoulos quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Adria Bielsa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Charis Raftopoulos having to make a save. Gabriel Ascaso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andreas Korpetis, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Vakoufi Utd made a substitution. Danilo Barrionuevo replaced Andreas Korpetis. Spain made a substitution. Carles Cherro replaced Omar Toledo. In the 67th minute of the match Spain got a corner. Vakoufi Utd's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Adria Bielsa ran over to the corner to take the kick. Charis Raftopoulos was out of position in the 73 minute of play, and Carles Cherro capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Carles Cherro really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. In the 76th minute David Aranda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Charis Raftopoulos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gabriel Ascaso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Konstantinos Tsevas's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. Spain's Gabriel Ascaso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Konstantinos Tsevas in the 81st minute of play. Mauricio Chago kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Spain made a substitution. Pau Herrero replaced David Aranda. In the 84th match minute, Vakoufi Utd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauricio Chago to maneuver through the defense. In the 85th match minute, Spain was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enrique Rabellino to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carles Cherro in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Charis Raftopoulos saved Vakoufi Utd from getting behind. 90 minutes into the match, Vicente Merino notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Vakoufi Utd's Charis Raftopoulos. Charis Raftopoulos was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 92nd minute, Pau Herrero left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Spain fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. After a rather tough play, Spain's Israel Jurado got a free kick in the 95th minute. 96 minutes into the match, Vakoufi Utd's Mauricio Chago broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Spain played a much better game than Vakoufi Utd and deserved their victory. The Vakoufi Utd players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.