Challenge

SERRA DOURADA
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) When Tomas Berganza came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Panama fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tomas Berganza couldn't finish the play. Norbert Balonek 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 5th minute. 8 minutes into the match, Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Attila Kertész. Norbert Balonek 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 12th minute. Norbert Balonek 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 23 played minutes Goianésia E.C got a freekick which was hit by César Delgado. In the 25th match minute, Goianésia E.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Trigo to maneuver through the defense. In the 27th minute Tomas Berganza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Norbert Balonek saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Panama booed when Goianésia E.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mathias Vidal didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Abraham Alguacil had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Norbert Balonek made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 33rd minute of play. If Tomas Berganza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 40 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Miralles. After 43 played minutes Goianésia E.C got a freekick which was hit by Attila Kertész.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Tomas Berganza stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the game, Tomas Berganza cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Norbert Balonek was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alex Cambeiro charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alex Cambeiro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Alex Cambeiro hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Tomas Berganza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 66 minutes, Aaron Barrios mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Panama and the Goianésia E.C players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 66th match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aaron Barrios to maneuver through the defense. Marcos Cotilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Attila Kertész in the 68th minute of play. Tomas Berganza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Norbert Balonek having to interfere. 73 minutes into the match, Panama's goal looked a bit too open when João Trigo came free, but Marcos Cotilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 76 minutes into the match, Panama's Isidoro Sarmiento sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Norbert Balonek narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 80th minute Arrigo De Filippo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Abraham Alguacil came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the Panama fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Abraham Alguacil couldn't finish the play. Panama were furious when Aaron Barrios was red carded, 96 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. A collision led to Panama getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Aaron Barrios hit a great ball. Goianésia E.C's Gabi Gol got a good chance for a goal in the 97th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Panama walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.