Challenge

Estádio Engenhão
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Panama's Marcos Cotilla proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Panama from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Panama booed when Alvinegro Carioca was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcos Para didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Atak Sehriyar in the 17th minute of play forced Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Panama's Marcos Cotilla proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save Panama from getting a goal against them. After 23 minutes, Atak Sehriyar mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Alvinegro Carioca and the Panama players grew even worse after the yellow card. Atak Sehriyar hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. In the 33rd minute Tomas Berganza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but José Carlos Sanches saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Matthew Garrido kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidoro Sarmiento in the 40th minute of play forced Alvinegro Carioca's goalkeeper José Carlos Sanches to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 43rd minute, Dylan Sarmiento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 45 minutes into the game, Alvinegro Carioca's Bruno Africano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcos Cotilla made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

52 minutes into the match, Panama's goal looked a bit too open when Bruno Africano came free, but Marcos Cotilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 72 minutes into the game, Alvinegro Carioca's Bruno Africano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcos Cotilla made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. In the 76th minute Bruno Africano 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. Matthew Garrido hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. After 80 played minutes Alvinegro Carioca got a freekick which was hit by Marcos Para. A collision led to Alvinegro Carioca getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Bruno Africano hit a great ball. Bruno Africano struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Marcos Cotilla didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alvinegro Carioca. Bruno Africano kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Bruno Africano struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Marcos Cotilla didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alvinegro Carioca. José Carlos Sanches made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isidoro Sarmiento in the 93rd minute. 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 Alvinegro Carioca were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.