Challenge

Jomo Kenyatta Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Moses Ntalami made the kick off which started today's match. Benito Sanz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Billy Chemjor in the 4th minute. Lautaro Puig recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Lautaro Puig had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 15th minute, Lautaro Puig hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Costa Rica's Benito Sanz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dan Limo in the 17th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dan Limo in the 21st minute of play forced Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benito Sanz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Moses Ntalami in the 24th minute of play. Benito Sanz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Billy Chemjor in the 26th minute. Benito Sanz made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Billy Chemjor sent off a good shot on target. In the 35th minute Dan Limo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benito Sanz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Costa Rica's Benito Sanz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Moses Ntalami in the 39th minute of play. Lautaro Puig recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Billy Chemjor got free with Benito Sanz in the 48th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Costa Rica's Lautaro Puig got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Benito Sanz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Billy Chemjor in the 55th minute of play. The supporters of Object booed when Costa Rica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aaron Alcocer didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abel Carballo kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. 70 minutes into the game, Object's Dan Limo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Benito Sanz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Benito Sanz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Moses Ntalami, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. In the 79th minute Moses Ntalami shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benito Sanz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aaron Alcocer charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aaron Alcocer the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Costa Rica getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Aaron Alcocer hit a great ball. When Object's Moses Ntalami in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Costa Rica's goalie prevented a goal. Benito Sanz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Billy Chemjor, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. After 90 minutes, Alan Moruga mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Costa Rica and the Object players grew even worse after the yellow card. Alan Moruga kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Object had played much better football throughout.