Challenge

Stadion IRKUT
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Albert Schegodskiy in the 4th minute of play forced Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Berganza in the 5th minute of play forced Спартак's goalkeeper Aleksandr Sibirev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Albert Schegodskiy recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Panama's Tomas Berganza in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Спартак's goalie prevented a goal. Aleksandr Sibirev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 16th minute of play. Vitaliy Eliseev's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcos Cotilla read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Aleksandr Sibirev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidoro Sarmiento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Panama defense, Vitaliy Eliseev 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. In the 34th minute of the match Abraham Alguacil sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aleksandr Sibirev skillfully saved the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Спартак's zone, Tomas Berganza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aleksandr Sibirev 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. In the 39th minute Vitaliy Eliseev 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. In the 40th minute, Albert Schegodskiy reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Marcos Cotilla. The goal made the score 2-0. After 44 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Abraham Alguacil.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Vitaliy Eliseev to strike the kick off in the second half. A throw-in in the 52nd minute of the game was made by Matthew Garrido with Abraham Alguacil as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Aleksandr Sibirev 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 65th minute, Ghazi Al Herz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Tomas Berganza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Abraham Alguacil got free with Aleksandr Sibirev in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Abraham Alguacil blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Aleksandr Sibirev having to make a save. In the 80th match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matthew Garrido to maneuver through the defense. Isidoro Sarmiento could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Aleksandr Sibirev made a huge save. Albert Schegodskiy hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Aleksandr Sibirev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dylan Sarmiento's late challenge caught a Спартак's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dylan Sarmiento helped the player get up and apologised. In the 91st minute, Dylan Sarmiento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 92nd minute of the match Zinoviy Bronnikov sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Marcos Cotilla skillfully saved the ball. Many of Panama's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Panama may have spent more time on the ball, but Спартак were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.