Challenge

The Colosseum
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 4 minutes into the match, Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ignacio Alvarez. Milagros Fraga recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Murillo in the 8th minute of play forced GARGOYLES's goalkeeper Nayden Vúlev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 10th minute of the match, Ignacio Alvarez got a very nice opportunity to score, but Rolando Noboa was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Valko Nanyov's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 12thth minute, Rolando Noboa skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Valko Nanyov who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 12thth minute tested the skills of Rolando Noboa when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Julian Murillo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nayden Vúlev read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Valko Nanyov kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Rolando Noboa. That made the score 1-0 in the 22 minute of play. Rolando Noboa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Slavyan Mechkuev in the 25th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Eliseo Mina managed to get in a good position for a shot. Peru's supporters rose to their feet, but Eliseo Mina was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nayden Vúlev breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Peru's Julian Murillo got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some careless play in the GARGOYLES defense, Luz Tejedor kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nayden Vúlev. The GARGOYLES fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nayden Vúlev should have stopped the shot. Julian Murillo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Nayden Vúlev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Peru's Rolando Noboa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 李永乐 Appleton in the 52nd minute of play. If Slavyan Mechkuev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Afonsinho Fernandes kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Luz Tejedor got free with Nayden Vúlev in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 77 minutes into the match, GARGOYLES's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Murillo came free, but Nayden Vúlev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anthony Alvarado hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Slavyan Mechkuev, 79 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Antonio Sciotto hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Peru made a substitution. Eliseo Alcocer replaced Moises Gayoso. After 81 played minutes GARGOYLES got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Sciotto. Nayden Vúlev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Gallo in the 82nd minute of the match. In the 85th minute, Rafael Gallo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Peru fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. With a little luck, GARGOYLES's Nayden Vúlev got control of the ball when Rafael Gallo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Peru's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Eliseo Mina in the 95th minute.