Challenge

Est Metropolitano
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Colombia's Abram Sarmiento 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. After having played for 3 minutes, Georgi Asparuhov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Arsenal London's supporters crossed their fingers, but Georgi Asparuhov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 5th match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Indiano to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute of the match Matviy Yaxmanitskyi sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pedro Manzanares skillfully saved the ball. In the 8th minute, Thomas Krammer made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matviy Yaxmanitskyi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orest Illyaschuk was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Santino Seco showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 18 minute of play. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Georgi Asparuhov in the 20th minute of the match. Axel Montenegro who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 22ndth minute tested the skills of Orest Illyaschuk when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Abram Sarmiento might have been able to make a better finish in the 23rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Orest Illyaschuk. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Abram Sarmiento ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when Axel Montenegro got free with Orest Illyaschuk in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dinu Zub in the 30th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arsenal London's Orest Illyaschuk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santino Seco in the 31st minute of play. Dinu Zub scored 1-2 in the 33rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pedro Manzanares, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Arsenal London's Orest Illyaschuk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abram Sarmiento in the 37th minute of play. Arsenal London's Orest Illyaschuk proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Arsenal London from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Arsenal London's Fadıl Denizcan got a free kick in the 40th minute. 41 minutes into the match, Arsenal London's goal looked a bit too open when Abram Sarmiento came free, but Orest Illyaschuk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Georgi Asparuhov, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Arsenal London's zone, Axel Montenegro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Orest Illyaschuk came out of the goal and Axel Montenegro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Thomas Krammer made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, Colombia's Axel Montenegro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Orest Illyaschuk made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Orest Illyaschuk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Cazalla in the 56th minute of the match. Orest Illyaschuk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orlando Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arsenal London's Orest Illyaschuk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abram Sarmiento in the 60th 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 Thomas Krammer in the 61st minute of play. Santino Seco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Orest Illyaschuk tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Orest Illyaschuk stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Axel Montenegro's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. Arsenal London made a substitution. Sofyane Hue replaced Fadıl Denizcan. Colombia's Kevin Mastache managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Santiago Dodorol in the 70 minute of the game. When Colombia's Ignacio Mastache in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arsenal London's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dinu Zub in the 73rd minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 74 minutes into the match, Arsenal London's goal looked a bit too open when Santino Seco came free, but Orest Illyaschuk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matviy Yaxmanitskyi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orest Illyaschuk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ignacio Mastache in the 80th minute of the match. Orest Illyaschuk made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abram Secada in the 82nd minute of play. Arsenal London's Orest Illyaschuk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santino Seco in the 83rd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Santiago Dodorol during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 84th match minute, Arsenal London was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santiago Dodorol to maneuver through the defense. Arsenal London made a substitution. Yaroslav Zasyadjvovk replaced Matviy Yaxmanitskyi. A collision led to Arsenal London getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Santiago Dodorol hit a great ball. Arsenal London's Orest Illyaschuk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santino Seco in the 88th minute of play. If Abram Secada had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Orest Illyaschuk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Secada in the 90th minute of the match. 94 minutes into the match, Abram Secada had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Orest Illyaschuk. Arsenal London's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Abram Secada was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. Arsenal London's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.