Challenge

El Cajon
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Pujol FC's 柯鹏国 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. Alberto Mazza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Seco in the 3rd minute of play. Uruguay's Jaime Cazalla was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Alberto Mazza in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 柯鹏国 in the 6th minute of play. 8 minutes into the game, 柯鹏国 recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Joaquin Gayoso. 柯鹏国 showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. When the match had gone on for 18 minutes, Fabio Shepherd took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Joaquin Gayoso to make any attempt to save it. After some careless play in the Uruguay defense, 柯鹏国 kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Joaquin Gayoso. The Uruguay fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Joaquin Gayoso should have stopped the shot. When Uruguay's Francisco Seco in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pujol FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Francisco Seco in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alberto Mazza saved Pujol FC from getting behind. Alberto Mazza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Seco in the 35th minute of play. In the 36th match minute, Pujol FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eloy Odilon to maneuver through the defense. Alberto Mazza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco Seco in the 38th minute of the match. If Francisco Seco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Joaquin Gayoso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 柯鹏国 in the 42nd minute of the match. Francisco Seco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Alberto Mazza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 柯鹏国 sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Francisco Seco to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Fabio Shepherd hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 55 minutes had been played when some careless play by Uruguay's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Eustacio Maraman was slow to take the kick. During this time Pujol FC's players had a chance to rest. Pujol FC's Eustacio Maraman was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Joaquin Gayoso in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Pujol FC were awarded a corner in the 67th minute after Uruguay's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Eustacio Maraman took the corner. Pujol FC's Eustacio Maraman was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Joaquin Gayoso in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Francisco Seco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alberto Mazza having to interfere. Francisco Seco blasted a shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alberto Mazza having to make a save. After 74 minutes Uruguay's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Eustacio Maraman who took care of the corner kick. 81 minutes into the match, Pujol FC's 柯鹏国 sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Joaquin Gayoso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 柯鹏国 fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Gayoso having to interfere. Fermin Gustau's late challenge caught a Uruguay's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fermin Gustau helped the player get up and apologised. In the 86th match minute, Pujol FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fermin Gustau to maneuver through the defense. After 87 played minutes Pujol FC got a freekick which was hit by Ceferino Iraunkor. Francisco Seco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Alberto Mazza made a huge save. Alberto Mazza made an important save on a dangerous shot by Francisco Seco in the 93rd minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the Uruguay players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Pujol FC.