Challenge

Don Pepe
Spectators: 52 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 12, VIP seats: 1) An unexpectedly hard shot by Thierry Henry in the 3rd minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 5 minutes into the match, Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Thierry Henry. Thierry Henry's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Manzanares read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. Pedro Manzanares was out of position in the 10 minute of play, and Angel Alvarenga capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Angel Alvarenga really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Nery Pumpido came out of the goal in the 13th minute to try and stop a shot by Colombia's Axel Montenegro. But to his dismay, Axel Montenegro quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Nery Pumpido made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Axel Montenegro in the 19th minute of play. In the 21st minute Santino Seco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nery Pumpido saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kevin Mastache in the 22nd minute of play forced GuateFortín's goalkeeper Nery Pumpido to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of GuateFortín booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Samuel Navarro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedro Manzanares acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 24th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Angel Alvarenga. Thierry Henry blasted a shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pedro Manzanares having to make a save. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thierry Henry in the 27th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abram Sarmiento in the 28th minute of play forced GuateFortín's goalkeeper Nery Pumpido to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nery Pumpido showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zico Zellier, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Angel Alvarenga hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abram Sarmiento in the 34th minute of play forced GuateFortín's goalkeeper Nery Pumpido to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 38 minutes of play, Colombia's Axel Montenegro made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nery Pumpido was left in no man's land by his defense there! Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thierry Henry in the 41st minute of play. 43 minutes into the game, Colombia's Kevin Mastache nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nery Pumpido made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thierry Henry in the 46th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

The wind increased when Abram Sarmiento made the kick off in the second half. Stanyo Búnkov might have been able to make a better finish in the 51st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Manzanares. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Stanyo Búnkov ran back to his position shaking his head. Axel Montenegro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thierry Henry struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Pedro Manzanares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for GuateFortín. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. GuateFortín's Severo Rameriz was substituted for Stanyo Búnkov. GuateFortín made a substitution. Ivan Lozano replaced Roberto Trotta. Colombia's Ignacio Mastache was substituted for Abram Sarmiento. The supporters of Colombia booed when GuateFortín was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabio Huezo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 69 minutes into the match, GuateFortín's goal looked a bit too open when Abram Secada came free, but Nery Pumpido reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thierry Henry in the 71st minute of the match. Severo Rameriz made in the 75th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Angel Alvarenga. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thierry Henry in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedro Manzanares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to GuateFortín getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Máximo Perrone hit a great ball. In the 79th minute Thierry Henry shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 81 played minutes Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Joshua Garrido. Angel Alvarenga took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 82nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 86th minute, Thierry Henry got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 87 minutes into the game, GuateFortín's Thierry Henry nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Manzanares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. Máximo Perrone kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Thierry Henry sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The GuateFortín fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Colombia were clearly better and deserved to take the win.