Challenge

New York Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) El Salvador's Moises Fernandino started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Mazarópi Barros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Moises Fernandino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in El Salvador's zone, Bruno Marques stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ricardo Zorita came out of the goal and Bruno Marques tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ricardo Zorita didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Bruno Marques went, in the 15th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Bruno Marques might have been able to make a better finish in the 19th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ricardo Zorita. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bruno Marques ran back to his position shaking his head. 23 minutes into the match, El Salvador's goalkeeper Ricardo Zorita had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bruno Marques. 25 minutes into the game, . SC Manhattan .'s Bruno Marques nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ricardo Zorita made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind El Salvador's goalkeeper Ricardo Zorita, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Zülfü Kahveci recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bruno Marques who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 31stth minute tested the skills of Ricardo Zorita when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Bruno Marques might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ricardo Zorita. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bruno Marques ran back to his position shaking his head. Ricardo Zorita made a fantastic save in the 38th minute, when Bruno Marques sent off a good shot on target. A hard shot 40 in the game by Bruno Marques from a close distance when the talented Ricardo Zorita managed to make a qualified save. El Salvador's players were relieved. El Salvador's defense didn't have a chance, in the 42nd minute, when Bruno Marques scored to the left of an out of position Ricardo Zorita, making the score, 3-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Bruno Marques to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Bruno Marques notched a goal, 4-0, to the right of El Salvador's Ricardo Zorita. Ricardo Zorita was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Bruno Marques had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Ricardo Zorita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Marques, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Ricardo Zorita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Marques in the 56th minute of the match. After 58 minutes of play, . SC Manhattan .'s Bruno Marques made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ricardo Zorita was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ricardo Zorita took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Marques, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 63 played minutes El Salvador got a freekick which was hit by Mateo Leguizamo. Ricardo Zorita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Marques, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. After having played for 68 minutes, Bruno Marques managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. . SC Manhattan .'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Bruno Marques was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to El Salvador getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Luis Rubio hit a great ball. In the 71st match minute, El Salvador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Magrina to maneuver through the defense. Mazarópi Barros made an important save on a dangerous shot by Moises Fernandino in the 74th minute. When . SC Manhattan .'s Bruno Marques in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El Salvador's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of . SC Manhattan . booed when El Salvador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marco Tamayo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the El Salvador defense, Bruno Marques kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ricardo Zorita. The El Salvador fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ricardo Zorita should have stopped the shot. If Zülfü Kahveci had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Bruno Marques had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Ricardo Zorita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Marques, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. . SC Manhattan . had played much better football throughout.