Challenge

Florida Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Abram Sarmiento started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Abram Sarmiento charged in rather forcefully in the 3rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Abram Sarmiento the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Florida United booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abram Sarmiento didn't get a good kick on the ball. Colombia's defense didn't have a chance, in the 6th minute, when Nuralp Eracar scored to the left of an out of position Pedro Manzanares, making the score, 1-0. In the 10th minute Axel Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gabriel Ibar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, Nuralp Eracar dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Pedro Manzanares, 2-0. Gabriel Ibar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Axel Montenegro in the 16th minute of play. In the 17th minute Natalio Heriberto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nuralp Eracar in the 19th minute of play. Pedro Manzanares made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Natalio Heriberto sent off a good shot on target. In the 33rd minute, Abram Sarmiento ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gabriel Ibar was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Joshua Garrido sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedro Manzanares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nuralp Eracar in the 40th minute. Abel Branco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Pedro Manzanares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Florida United's Gabriel Ibar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Axel Montenegro in the 43rd minute of play. Florida United's Gabriel Ibar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Axel Montenegro in the 45th minute of play. The supporters of Colombia booed when Florida United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sol Campbell didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match clock showed 46 minutes, the score became 2-2 when Axel Montenegro sped through Florida United's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Gabriel Ibar. 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.

Gabriel Ibar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 52nd minute of the match. Axel Montenegro received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gabriel Ibar came out and tried to block the shot, but Axel Montenegro slotted it home off the left post making it 2-3 in the 56th minute. Antonio Indiano hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 67thth minute of the game Mark Bållström who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Colombia's Pedro Manzanares was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 69th minute Ruperto Amato shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 71 played minutes Florida United got a freekick which was hit by Moises Malvin. Colombia's Abram Secada was substituted for Axel Montenegro. In the 79th match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ignacio Mastache to maneuver through the defense. In the 81st minute Nuralp Eracar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nuralp Eracar in the 82nd minute of play. With a little luck, Florida United's Gabriel Ibar got control of the ball when Pascual Carballar tried to sneak it across the goal line. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nuralp Eracar, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. A throw-in in the 88th minute of the game was made by Ruperto Amato with Nuralp Eracar as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nuralp Eracar in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Manzanares saved Colombia from getting behind. In the 90th minute Ruperto Amato shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Florida United's Gabriel Ibar got control of the ball when Kevin Mastache tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gabriel Ibar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abram Secada, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Santino Seco kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nuralp Eracar in the 95th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Colombia had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.