Challenge

Redbourn Park
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hidayat Peng made the kick off which started today's match. With a little luck, Panama's Marcos Cotilla got control of the ball when Hidayat Peng tried to sneak it across the goal line. Afiz Teo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 8th minute Hidayat Peng shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Afiz Teo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abraham Alguacil in the 9th minute of the match. After 11 played minutes Mujahid Dryburgh rounded Panama's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. 14 minutes into the game, Didi Teo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marcos Cotilla. Didi Teo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Berganza in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Afiz Teo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Panama fans' excitement grew in the 18th match minute when Panama's Tomas Berganza looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Afiz Teo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 21st minute of play. A collision led to Panama getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Felipe Ros hit a great ball. Zafran Chuan blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marcos Cotilla having to make a save. Tomas Berganza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Afiz Teo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, Panama's Marcos Cotilla got control of the ball when Noh Au tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Noh Au got free with Marcos Cotilla in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hidayat Peng was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 31st minute. Redbourn AFC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonathan Soon got free with Marcos Cotilla in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hidayat Peng, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Tomas Berganza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Afiz Teo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Berganza to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd match minute, Redbourn AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Farhan Ching to maneuver through the defense. Marcos Cotilla didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jonathan Soon went, in the 60th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. The supporters of Redbourn AFC booed when Panama was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abraham Alguacil didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcos Cotilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mujahid Dryburgh in the 66th minute of play. Abraham Alguacil received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Afiz Teo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hidayat Peng sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Panama's Tomas Berganza in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Redbourn AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Redbourn AFC's zone, Tomas Berganza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Afiz Teo came out of the goal and Tomas Berganza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 84 minutes into the match, Didi Teo notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Panama's Marcos Cotilla. Marcos Cotilla was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 88th match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dylan Sarmiento to maneuver through the defense. Shafiq Chien-Kwan kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. After 91 played minutes Redbourn AFC got a freekick which was hit by Victor Ching. For all the effort they put into the match, the Panama players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Redbourn AFC.