Challenge

Emirates Stadium
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Marcel Branco made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abram Sarmiento to maneuver through the defense. Raimundo Alvarenga took the ball and in the 4 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pedro Manzanares. Pedro Manzanares dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. After 7 minutes Colombia's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Guga de Mendonça who took care of the corner kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Axel Montenegro in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcelo Gröhe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Axel Montenegro in the 13th minute of play forced Arsenal de Gols F.C's goalkeeper Marcelo Gröhe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcelo Gröhe came out of the goal in the 16th minute to try and stop a shot by Colombia's Santino Seco. But to his dismay, Santino Seco quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Marcelo Gröhe 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 18th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 19 minutes, Pedro Manzanares successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Marcelo Gröhe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Axel Montenegro in the 21st minute of the match. Santino Seco hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. Axel Montenegro took the ball and in the 29 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marcelo Gröhe. Marcelo Gröhe dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. 32 minutes into the match, Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcel Branco. After a defensive mix-up in Colombia's zone, João Bertassi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal and João Bertassi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 41st minute, Ronaldão Orange 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. After 42 minutes, Abram Sarmiento mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Colombia and the Arsenal de Gols F.C players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Arsenal de Gols F.C booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abram Sarmiento didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 45 minutes, Santiago Serra managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Arsenal de Gols F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Santiago Serra was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pedro Manzanares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Santiago Serra in the 47th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Abram Sarmiento to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Arsenal de Gols F.C's Ronaldão Orange got a free kick in the 51st minute. In the 55th match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santino Seco to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Colombia's Santino Seco got a free kick in the 57th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Colombia's Kevin Mastache slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Marcelo Gröhe. That made the score 1-3 after 62 minutes of play. In the 66th minute, Elias Siqueira made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-3. Colombia's Ignacio Mastache was substituted for Abram Sarmiento. Marcelo Gröhe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ignacio Mastache in the 70th minute of the match. Betão Duarte struck a weak shot in the 72nd 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 Arsenal de Gols F.C. Ignacio Mastache kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. 78 minutes into the match, Arsenal de Gols F.C's goalkeeper Marcelo Gröhe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ignacio Mastache. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal in the 81st minute to try and stop a shot by Arsenal de Gols F.C's Ye Liang. But to his dismay, Ye Liang quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-3. 86 minutes into the game, Colombia's Ignacio Mastache nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcelo Gröhe made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-4. The corner led Colombia's Kevin Mastache to fire away a dangerous shot which Marcelo Gröhe despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 91 minutes into the match, Ye Liang had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ye Liang was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-4. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kevin Mastache in the 94th minute of play forced Arsenal de Gols F.C's goalkeeper Marcelo Gröhe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 95th minute Abram Secada shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Gröhe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match clock showed 95 minutes, the score became 4-5 when Ignacio Mastache sped through Arsenal de Gols F.C's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Marcelo Gröhe. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Colombia had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.