Challenge

Arena espartana
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Marcus Batista started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After a rather tough play, Cremonese FC's Afiz Cho got a free kick in the 5th minute. Marcos Cotilla was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Felipe Branco showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 7 minute of play. In the 10th minute, Afiz Cho made a precise shot to the right of Marcos Cotilla. Panama's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Abraham Alguacil fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kong Gang Zhan having to interfere. Kong Gang Zhan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 21 minutes Cremonese FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Abraham Alguacil who took care of the corner kick. Chu Feng Sang tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Kong Gang Zhan. An unnecessary self made goal, 3-1 in the 22nd minute. When Jackie Tan fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cremonese FC's protests and gave Jackie Tan a yellow card for diving instead. Panama's Alberto Sainz was substituted for Dylan Sarmiento. In the 25th match minute, Cremonese FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jackie Tan to maneuver through the defense. In the 26th minute, Krzysztof Jaraczeski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Cremonese FC's zone, Abraham Alguacil stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kong Gang Zhan came out of the goal and Abraham Alguacil tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 35 minutes into the game, Panama's Tomas Berganza nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kong Gang Zhan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. If Isidoro Sarmiento had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aaron Barrios hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-2 at half-time.

If Tomas Berganza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 57th minute of the match, Tomas Berganza tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Kong Gang Zhan saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 59th minute, Panama's Tomas Berganza ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Kong Gang Zhan. Kong Gang Zhan yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-3. After 61 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Jose Carita. In the 62nd minute, Krzysztof Jaraczeski got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Yasar Bonnemain kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Kong Gang Zhan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidoro Sarmiento in the 65th minute of play. Cremonese FC's Kong Gang Zhan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save Cremonese FC from getting a goal against them. 68 minutes into the match, Panama's goal looked a bit too open when Marcus Batista came free, but Marcos Cotilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kong Gang Zhan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Berganza, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Cremonese FC's zone, Tomas Berganza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kong Gang Zhan came out of the goal and Tomas Berganza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 77 minutes in the game, Abraham Alguacil fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Kong Gang Zhan having to interfere. Kong Gang Zhan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tomas Berganza in the 82nd minute. If Tomas Berganza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 88 minutes into the match, Panama's goal looked a bit too open when Marcus Batista came free, but Marcos Cotilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.