Challenge

Diego A Maradona
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lino Rios took the kick off in the first half of the match. A collision led to AFC FUSION getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Germano Bettencourt hit a great ball. 9 minutes into the match, AFC FUSION's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Murillo came free, but Roberto Eztebe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 10th minute Peru were awarded a corner. Luz Tejedor went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 11th match minute, Peru was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Milagros Fraga to maneuver through the defense. AFC FUSION's Germano Bettencourt got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eliseo Mina in the 14th minute of play forced AFC FUSION's goalkeeper Roberto Eztebe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Roberto Eztebe came out of the goal in the 14th minute to try and stop a shot by Peru's Eliseo Mina. But to his dismay, Eliseo Mina quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. AFC FUSION's Lino Rios got a good chance for a goal in the 22nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. AFC FUSION's Roberto Eztebe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Julian Murillo in the 24th minute of play. Lino Rios in the 26thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rolando Noboa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lino Rios in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rolando Noboa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Through an outstanding action, after 33 minutes, Rolando Noboa successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After a defensive mix-up in AFC FUSION's zone, Milagros Fraga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roberto Eztebe came out of the goal and Milagros Fraga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Peru's Luz Tejedor couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 41st minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for AFC FUSION. Rolando Noboa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dawid Beckham, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Peru were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Julian Murillo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Roberto Eztebe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julian Murillo in the 52nd minute of the match. In the 54th minute, Eliseo Mina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 61 minutes, Lino Rios managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AFC FUSION's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lino Rios was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 62nd minute, Dawid Beckham hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 63 minutes into the match, Peru's Milagros Fraga sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Roberto Eztebe narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 64th match minute, AFC FUSION was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jan Hop to maneuver through the defense. Roberto Eztebe made a fantastic save in the 67th minute, when Julian Murillo sent off a good shot on target. After 70 played minutes AFC FUSION got a freekick which was hit by Jan Hop. AFC FUSION made a substitution. Christoff Stocks replaced Guido Txindoki. After 71 played minutes AFC FUSION got a freekick which was hit by Jan Hop. Rolando Noboa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romulo Abilio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 78 minutes into the match, AFC FUSION's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Murillo came free, but Roberto Eztebe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Murillo in the 83rd minute of play forced AFC FUSION's goalkeeper Roberto Eztebe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luz Tejedor hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Peru made a substitution. Eliseo Alcocer replaced Moises Gayoso. Rolando Noboa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christoff Stocks, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Antonio Tenorio got free with Roberto Eztebe in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The AFC FUSION supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Peru's performance. The match ended with a win for Peru.