Challenge

Arena Jablanica
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Igor Begović made the kick off which started today's match. If Tomas Berganza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mario Nunez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Marcos Cotilla made a huge save. Abraham Alguacil struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Nazif Jevtić didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Panama. Nazif Jevtić showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abraham Alguacil in the 13th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kai Havertz. If Mario Nunez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Igor Begović in the 20thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marcos Cotilla, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. FK Turbina Jablanica were awarded a corner in the 21th minute after Panama's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Igor Begović took the corner. 29 minutes into the game, FK Turbina Jablanica's Mario Nunez 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 Mario Nunez, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 34 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Marcos Cotilla was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Romeu Pitta kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. In the 37th minute of the match Abraham Alguacil sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nazif Jevtić skillfully saved the ball. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Begović, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 41 played minutes FK Turbina Jablanica got a freekick which was hit by Mario Nunez. 42 minutes into the match, FK Turbina Jablanica's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Nazif Jevtić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dylan Sarmiento charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dylan Sarmiento the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Dylan Sarmiento kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tomas Berganza to make the kick off. A collision led to FK Turbina Jablanica getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Rencio Harroyo hit a great ball. 58 minutes in the game, Isidoro Sarmiento fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Nazif Jevtić having to interfere. Abraham Alguacil's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nazif Jevtić read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. 64 minutes into the match, FK Turbina Jablanica's goalkeeper Nazif Jevtić had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isidoro Sarmiento. After a defensive mix-up in Panama's zone, Kai Havertz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcos Cotilla came out of the goal and Kai Havertz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. FK Turbina Jablanica's Baltazar Sejfić was substituted for Mario Nunez. Igor Begović charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Igor Begović the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Igor Begović hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. A collision led to Panama getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Abraham Alguacil hit a great ball. After 73 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Tomas Berganza. Marcos Cotilla stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kai Havertz's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. After 86 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Aaron Barrios. 90 minutes into the match, FK Turbina Jablanica's Juan Manuel Dallochio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marcos Cotilla narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 92nd minute Igor Begović 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. Alex Cambeiro hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Igor Begović took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 94th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Marcos Cotilla. Panama's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 96th minute Igor Begović 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. FK Turbina Jablanica's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.