Challenge

Parada do Exército
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gergely Balázs made the kick off which started today's match. In the 9th minute Isidoro Sarmiento shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Petruț Dicu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 16th minute, Exército Português's Abel Carvalhais seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Abel Carvalhais the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Exército Português protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Abel Carvalhais had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In a very dangerous position, a player in Exército Português fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 16th minute. Penalty! Exército Português:s Petruț Dicu showed great skill when he stopped Abraham Alguacil:s penalty. 18 minutes into the match, Abraham Alguacil had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Petruț Dicu. Exército Português's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Abraham Alguacil was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 24 minutes into the match, Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gergely Balázs. 29 minutes into the match, Exército Português's Gergely Balázs sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marcos Cotilla narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 33 minutes into the match, Exército Português's goal looked a bit too open when Abraham Alguacil came free, but Petruț Dicu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Petruț Dicu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Berganza in the 35th minute of the match. Abraham Alguacil made a great header on Panama's corner, it was just that Exército Português's Petruț Dicu managed to reach the ball for a save. Gergely Balázs could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Marcos Cotilla made a huge save. In the 45th minute Abraham Alguacil shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Petruț Dicu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Exército Português players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Panama were winning 0-1.

Marcos Cotilla stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gustavo Carrasqueira's shot from short distance in the 51st minute. Gergely Balázs struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Marcos Cotilla didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Exército Português. Aaron Barrios hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Exército Português made a substitution. Marian Axinte replaced Cornel Murgan. In the 71st match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aaron Barrios to maneuver through the defense. Gustavo Carrasqueira took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 72nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Marcos Cotilla. Panama's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Toro Lindø during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Exército Português's Toro Lindø got a free kick in the 73rd minute. In the 76th match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Miralles to maneuver through the defense. When Exército Português's Gergely Balázs in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Panama's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Panama defense, Gergely Balázs kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcos Cotilla. The Panama fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcos Cotilla should have stopped the shot. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gergely Balázs in the 87th minute of play. The supporters of Panama booed when Exército Português was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gergely Balázs didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tomas Berganza charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tomas Berganza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Tomas Berganza hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Exército Português players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.