Challenge

Est Metropolitano
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) After 6 minutes, Afşin Derem made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 11 minutes into the match, Atletico Beirut's goalkeeper Farid Ayham had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Axel Montenegro. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abram Sarmiento in the 13th minute of play forced Atletico Beirut's goalkeeper Farid Ayham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes into the match, Axel Montenegro dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Farid Ayham, 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mostafa Malik in the 18th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 20 minutes into the game, Atletico Beirut's Hisham Mumtaz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Manzanares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hisham Mumtaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. 25 minutes into the match, Axel Montenegro dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Farid Ayham, 2-2. Abram Sarmiento's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Farid Ayham read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Farid Ayham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 30th minute of the match. Farid Ayham made an important save on a dangerous shot by Axel Montenegro in the 31st minute. Farid Ayham stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Abram Sarmiento's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. Abram Sarmientos short, quick shot in the 33rdth minute got Farid Ayham to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 37th minute, Joshua Garrido fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Farid Ayham, passed just outside the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abram Sarmiento in the 39th minute of play forced Atletico Beirut's goalkeeper Farid Ayham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Axel Montenegro's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 43rdth minute, Farid Ayham skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Abram Sarmiento was the one to do the kick off. Axel Montenegro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 51 minutes into the match, Atletico Beirut's goal looked a bit too open when Axel Montenegro came free, but Farid Ayham reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Axel Montenegro in the 54th minute of play forced Atletico Beirut's goalkeeper Farid Ayham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A well-hit corner resulted in Joshua Garrido heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Axel Montenegro in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Farid Ayham prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 61 minutes, Abram Sarmiento managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Colombia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abram Sarmiento was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Farid Ayham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kevin Mastache in the 63rd minute of the match. 69 minutes into the match, Atletico Beirut's goal looked a bit too open when Axel Montenegro came free, but Farid Ayham reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Axel Montenegro in the 69th minute of play forced Atletico Beirut's goalkeeper Farid Ayham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Colombia's Abram Secada was substituted for Axel Montenegro. In the 72nd minute Colombia were awarded a corner. Kevin Mastache went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Atletico Beirut's goalie and right to Luis Cazalla. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Atletico Beirut's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Atletico Beirut's Farid Ayham played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abram Secada in the 76th minute of play. A collision led to Atletico Beirut getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Kamil Gulson hit a great ball. Farid Ayham 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 77th minute. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Florencio Harri in the 81st minute of play. After 82 minutes Colombia's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Afşin Derem who took care of the corner kick. Pedro Manzanares stood somewhat misplaced when Hisham Mumtaz came free in front of goal and shot 2-3 to the left of him in the 82 minute. Abram Secada might have been able to make a better finish in the 86th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Farid Ayham. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Abram Secada ran back to his position shaking his head. Farid Ayham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Secada in the 89th minute of the match. When Colombia's Abram Secada in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atletico Beirut's goalie prevented a goal. After 92 minutes Atletico Beirut's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Kevin Mastache who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Colombia's Kevin Mastache to fire away a dangerous shot which Farid Ayham despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 94thth minute of the game Ignacio Mastache who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Atletico Beirut's Farid Ayham was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Colombia getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Kevin Mastache hit a great ball. The Colombia supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Atletico Beirut's performance. The match ended with a win for Atletico Beirut.