Challenge

Rockaway Park
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Julian Murillo started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ronaldo Fenomeno in the 2nd minute of play forced Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Six Pac FC's Ubaldo Matildo Eagle got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Amund Villarreal scored 1-0 in the 8th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rolando Noboa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Rolando Noboa stood somewhat misplaced when Ubaldo Matildo Eagle came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 11 minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amund Villarreal in the 15th minute of play forced Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 16 minutes, Eliseo Mina managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Peru's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eliseo Mina was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Peru's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Luz Tejedor in the 25th minute. Peru's Emmanuel Reyes was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Wang Peng Zhi in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 34 minutes in the game Alejandro Lizer did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Vinicio Xabel. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Julian Murillo in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wang Peng Zhi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Julian Murillo took the ball and in the 47 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wang Peng Zhi. Wang Peng Zhi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Six Pac FC made a substitution. Albin Wahlnäs replaced Ubaldo Matildo Eagle. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Amund Villarreal made a kick off. In the 55thth minute of the game Amund Villarreal who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Peru's Rolando Noboa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 59th minute the ball was on its way in behind Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 61 minutes into the match, Six Pac FC's goalkeeper Wang Peng Zhi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luz Tejedor. Luz Tejedor took the ball and in the 63 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wang Peng Zhi. Wang Peng Zhi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. When Six Pac FC's Amund Villarreal in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Peru's goalie prevented a goal. When Leif Messi fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Six Pac FC's protests and gave Leif Messi a yellow card for diving instead. Leif Messi hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Six Pac FC's Wang Peng Zhi got control of the ball when Julian Murillo tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Milagros Fraga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 86th minute Amund Villarreal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rolando Noboa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Amund Villarreal blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rolando Noboa having to make a save. In the 89th minute Amund Villarreal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rolando Noboa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Peru getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Joaquin Prats hit a great ball. Peru's Eliseo Alcocer was substituted for Moises Gayoso. Peru's Rafael Gallo was substituted for Julian Murillo. Peru's Rolando Noboa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amund Villarreal in the 96th minute of play. Peru were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.