Challenge

Zurlo Arena
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Attilio Mammarella took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 8th minute Tomas Berganza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonello Bosso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Antonello Bosso came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by Panama's Isidoro Sarmiento. But to his dismay, Isidoro Sarmiento quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. 15 minutes in the game Jose Carita did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Miguel Miralles. Tomas Berganza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antonello Bosso having to interfere. Isidoro Sarmiento recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Isidoro Sarmiento blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Antonello Bosso having to make a save. Antonello Bosso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidoro Sarmiento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abraham Alguacil in the 35th minute of play forced Zurlo Team's goalkeeper Antonello Bosso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the match, Zurlo Team's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Antonello Bosso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Antonello Bosso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidoro Sarmiento in the 46th minute of play.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Tomas Berganza stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Attilio Mammarella in the 51st minute of play. In the 54th minute, Attilio Mammarella made a precise shot to the right of Marcos Cotilla. Panama's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. 57 minutes into the game, Ye Yun Hong was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zurlo Team's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Panama the free kick. A collision led to Zurlo Team getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Ye Yun Hong hit a great ball. Antonello Bosso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 60th minute of play. Zurlo Team made a substitution. Luka Toni replaced Shantala Villamediana. In the 61st match minute, Zurlo Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fausto Silvestre to maneuver through the defense. Wasyl Misiorowski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Cotilla having to interfere. Isidoro Sarmiento sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Abraham Alguacil got free with Antonello Bosso in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 72 minutes into the match, Zurlo Team's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Antonello Bosso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Fausto Silvestre fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Zurlo Team's protests and gave Fausto Silvestre a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Panama booed when Zurlo Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fausto Silvestre didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Panama getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Alex Cambeiro hit a great ball. In the 85th minute of the match, Abraham Alguacil got a very nice opportunity to score, but Antonello Bosso was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Marcos Cotilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luka Toni in the 88th minute of the match. After having played for 91 minutes, Tomas Berganza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Panama's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tomas Berganza was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 93 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Miralles. When Zurlo Team's Attilio Mammarella in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Panama's goalie prevented a goal. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.