Challenge

Toro Martinez
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Toro Martínez kicked off to start the match. Toro Martínez might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jax Williamson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Toro Martínez ran back to his position shaking his head. 3 minutes into the match, Canada's goal looked a bit too open when Toro Martínez came free, but Jax Williamson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fernando Selatse showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luka Harris in the 9th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Toro Martínez's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jax Williamson was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. After 12 minutes Canada's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Emanuel Lucila who took care of the corner kick. 13 minutes into the game, Canada's Koby Wright nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fernando Selatse made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Toro Martínez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Fernando Selatse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Koby Wright in the 23rd minute of play. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind Despidida AFC's goalkeeper Fernando Selatse, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Koby Wright hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Toro Martínez in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jax Williamson saved Canada from getting behind. Fernando Selatse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Koby Wright in the 33rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Koby Wright in the 33rd minute of play forced Despidida AFC's goalkeeper Fernando Selatse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the match, Despidida AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Rohan Watson came free, but Fernando Selatse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 39th minute Toro Martínez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jax Williamson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fernando Selatse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rohan Watson in the 44th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When Kajetan Gdowik came up free with the goalie in the 55th minute, the Despidida AFC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Kajetan Gdowik couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Koby Wright in the 56th minute of play forced Despidida AFC's goalkeeper Fernando Selatse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jax Williamson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toro Martínez in the 62nd minute of play. Canada's Filip Edwards was substituted for Koby Wright. Canada's Theo Burton was substituted for Rohan Watson. Despidida AFC's Dinu Ivănescu was substituted for Ancho Branca. Despidida AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Emanuel Lucila in the 64th minute. The corner led to Despidida AFC's Pastor Tino getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. In the 68thth minute of the game Emiliano Velasco who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Canada's Jax Williamson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Theo Burton's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Fernando Selatse firmly grabbed it by the left post. Canada's Prince Anderson was substituted for Carter George. In the 73rd minute of the match Canada got a corner. Despidida AFC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jan Dixon ran over to the corner to take the kick. When Canada's Filip Edwards 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 Despidida AFC's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Despidida AFC getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Cain Velasquez hit a great ball. Fernando Selatse showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Filip Edwards in the 82nd minute of the match. In the 86th minute, Filip Edwards made a precise shot to the right of Fernando Selatse. Despidida AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Jax Williamson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emiliano Velasco, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Jax Williamson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emiliano Velasco in the 90th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 93 minutes, Fernando Selatse successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Prince Anderson in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fernando Selatse prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Canada's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jan Dixon in the 95th minute. After taking down the ball on Canada's corner Eric Hill fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Fernando Selatse quite easily take care of the ball. Canada'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.