Challenge

Arena do Inferno
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Florian Capasso kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the match, Axel Montenegro notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Mauro-Facundo Buffon. Mauro-Facundo Buffon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Mauro-Facundo Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 7th minute of play. Pedro Manzanares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Florian Capasso in the 11th minute. Pedro Manzanares didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 16th minute, which inside left pole to 2-1. Mauro-Facundo Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 22nd minute of the match. 25 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Abram Sarmiento came free, but Mauro-Facundo Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Florian Capasso's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Manzanares read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Florian Capasso in the 28th minute of play. Mauro-Facundo Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 30th minute of play. In the 31st minute of the game Samuel Navarro made a throw-in which Kevin Mastache played forward. After some careless play in the Merusca F&P - CIMZ defense, Axel Montenegro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mauro-Facundo Buffon. The Merusca F&P - CIMZ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mauro-Facundo Buffon should have stopped the shot. Mauro-Facundo Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 36th minute of play. 41 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Axel Montenegro came free, but Mauro-Facundo Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Merusca F&P - CIMZ getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Pedrinho Paranaense hit a great ball.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Axel Montenegro in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mauro-Facundo Buffon saved Merusca F&P - CIMZ from getting behind. Mauro-Facundo Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. 58 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Axel Montenegro came free, but Mauro-Facundo Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Axel Montenegro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Mauro-Facundo Buffon made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Pedrinho Paranaense got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Pedrinho Paranaense kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. In the 71st minute, Marcinho Sabóia had to leave the field with a concussion. Antonio Indiano charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Antonio Indiano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Merusca F&P - CIMZ booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Indiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Geovani Mangueira was substituted for Anderson Vidal. Colombia's Abram Secada was substituted for Axel Montenegro. In the 73rd match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Indiano to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Mauro-Facundo Buffon got control of the ball when Abram Secada tried to sneak it across the goal line. 81 minutes into the game, Abram Secada recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mauro-Facundo Buffon. Abram Secada showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-3. Abram Secada might have been able to make a better finish in the 86th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mauro-Facundo Buffon. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Abram Secada ran back to his position shaking his head. 86 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goalkeeper Mauro-Facundo Buffon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Abram Secada. Hélder Fonseca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hélder Fonseca in the 88th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Abram Secada might have been able to make a better finish in the 89th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mauro-Facundo Buffon. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Abram Secada ran back to his position shaking his head. With a little luck, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Mauro-Facundo Buffon got control of the ball when Abram Secada tried to sneak it across the goal line. 96 minutes into the game, Abram Secada recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mauro-Facundo Buffon. Abram Secada showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-4. The Merusca F&P - CIMZ supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Colombia's performance. The match ended with a win for Colombia.