Challenge

Sven-Göran Eriksson
Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Golden Lions FC's Loco Durazno started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Golden Lions FC's Anders Lundqvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maximiliano Peralta in the 3rd minute of play. When Golden Lions FC's Loco Durazno in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Argentina's goalie prevented a goal. If Maximiliano Peralta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Anders Lundqvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amado Cardozo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the match, Argentina's Macario Fernandez sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anders Lundqvist narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Anders Lundqvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amado Cardozo, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amado Cardozo in the 24th minute of play forced Golden Lions FC's goalkeeper Anders Lundqvist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 33rd minute Macario Fernandez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anders Lundqvist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Loco Durazno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Florentino Boni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bebben Johansson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Golden Lions FC's Loco Durazno got a good chance for a goal in the 43rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Arne Tönnberg hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Argentina's Federico Falcone was substituted for Alba Arce. Argentina made a substitution. Cristofer Conti replaced Amado Cardozo. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cristofer Conti was the one to do the kick off. Anders Lundqvist made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristofer Conti in the 53rd minute. Argentina's Maximiliano Peralta managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Arne Tönnberg in the 57 minute of the game. Cristofer Conti scored 1-1 in the 61st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Anders Lundqvist, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Cristofer Conti could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Anders Lundqvist made a huge save. Cristofer Conti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 70 played minutes Golden Lions FC got a freekick which was hit by Björn Björkqvist. Golden Lions FC made a substitution. Marcelo Steven replaced İbrahim Efe Topdemir. Björn Björkqvist kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Golden Lions FC's Cosme Larpe was substituted for Mats Nyström. Golden Lions FC made a substitution. Burç Tokhan replaced Loco Durazno. 75 minutes into the match, Argentina's Cristofer Conti sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anders Lundqvist narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 83rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Golden Lions FC's goalkeeper Anders Lundqvist, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 86th minute of the match Argentina got a corner. Golden Lions FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Naldo Olleros ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 90th minute the ball was on its way in behind Golden Lions FC's goalkeeper Anders Lundqvist, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind Golden Lions FC's goalkeeper Anders Lundqvist, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Anders Lundqvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Macario Fernandez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristofer Conti took the ball and in the 96 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Anders Lundqvist. Anders Lundqvist 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. The Argentina supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Argentina would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.