Challenge

Verdena Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) VERDENA FC's Amerigo Locatelli 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. Marcos Cotilla made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mohamed Hanin in the 3rd minute. 14 minutes into the match, VERDENA FC's Alberto Raiola sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marcos Cotilla narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Raiola in the 16th minute of play forced Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Panama defense, Alberto Raiola kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcos Cotilla. The Panama fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcos Cotilla should have stopped the shot. Amerigo Locatelli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Marcos Cotilla made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Panama's Dylan Sarmiento got a free kick in the 31st minute. The long shot by Damian Bulkiewicz in the 32nd minute really tested Marcos Cotilla's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The crowd rose to their feet as VERDENA FC's Alberto Raiola slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Marcos Cotilla. That made the score 2-1 after 38 minutes of play. Tomas Berganza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Enzo Bolognesi having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Tomas Berganza hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. In the 53rd minute, Mohamed Hanin left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The VERDENA FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Panama were awarded a corner in the 60th minute after VERDENA FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Abraham Alguacil took the corner. Enzo Bolognesi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Cambeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcos Cotilla stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Amerigo Locatelli's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. After a rather tough play, VERDENA FC's Damian Bulkiewicz got a free kick in the 65th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Tomas Berganza managed to get in a good position for a shot. Panama's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomas Berganza was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enzo Bolognesi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marcos Cotilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Raiola in the 70th minute of the match. Tomas Berganza struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Enzo Bolognesi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Panama. Felipe Ros kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Corrado Bolognini kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Berganza in the 85th minute of play forced VERDENA FC's goalkeeper Enzo Bolognesi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Tomas Berganza managed to get in a good position for a shot. Panama's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomas Berganza was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enzo Bolognesi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. VERDENA FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.