Challenge

Est Metropolitano
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Abram Sarmiento started the match with the kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Colombia's goal looked a bit too open when Todd Gronow came free, but Pedro Manzanares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joshua Garrido didn't get a good kick on the ball. 6 minutes into the game, one of Colombia:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Pedro Manzanares had in the 7thth minute some difficulties stopping Todd Gronow's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 7 minutes into the game, Todd Gronow cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Pedro Manzanares was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Abelardo Janpier made a fantastic save in the 10th minute, when Axel Montenegro sent off a good shot on target. 13 minutes into the match, Santino Seco dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Abelardo Janpier, 1-1. Axel Montenegro struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Abelardo Janpier didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Colombia. When Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's Todd Gronow in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Colombia's goalie prevented a goal. Todd Gronow took the ball and in the 26 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pedro Manzanares. Pedro Manzanares dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. 30 minutes into the match, Todd Gronow had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Todd Gronow was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. 33 minutes into the game, Mao Yan Yong threw the ball into play from the sideline. Colombia's Kevin Mastache quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Abelardo Janpier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 33rd minute of the match. 39 minutes into the match, Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's goalkeeper Abelardo Janpier had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Axel Montenegro. Abelardo Janpier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 42nd minute of the match. Mao Yan Yong kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Todd Gronow in the 45th minute of play. In the 46th minute, Ruben Eate hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Todd Gronow to make the kick off. A well-hit corner resulted in Orlando Tafalla heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Todd Gronow in the 56th minute of the match. Abelardo Janpier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 61st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Axel Montenegro in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Abelardo Janpier saved Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC from getting behind. Abelardo Janpier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Axel Montenegro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Axel Montenegro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Abelardo Janpier read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. Abelardo Janpier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Axel Montenegro in the 74th minute of play. Todd Gronow sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's Andreas Harlén was substituted for Ildefonso Foro. Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's Gerardo Etxepare was substituted for Fabio Manuelo. 83 minutes into the game, Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's Todd Gronow 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, 2-4. Mariusz Ratulowski blasted a shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pedro Manzanares having to make a save. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariusz Ratulowski in the 87th minute of play. In the 90th minute Ignacio Mastache shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Janpier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 92 minutes into the match, Mariusz Ratulowski notched a goal, 2-5, to the right of Colombia's Pedro Manzanares. Pedro Manzanares was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.