Challenge

Arena DAMIAN’S
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Moises Fernandino got the match started through his kick off. Martin Boix succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 3rd playminute. 7 minutes into the match, El Salvador's goal looked a bit too open when Santo Traslago came free, but Ricardo Zorita reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to El Salvador getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Joshua Curbelo hit a great ball. Martin Boix received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Ricardo Zorita tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 20 minutes, Mateo Leguizamo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the El Salvador and the Damian’s Team players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, El Salvador's Mateo Leguizamo got a free kick in the 20th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Martin Boix managed to get in a good position for a shot. Damian’s Team's supporters rose to their feet, but Martin Boix was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ricardo Zorita breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Suscal Urquiaga kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Robustiano Sesuldo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Moises Fernandino in the 25th minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, Moises Fernandino had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Robustiano Sesuldo. Damian’s Team's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Moises Fernandino was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Ricardo Zorita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santo Traslago, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 43rd minute, Abram Luque made a precise shot to the right of Robustiano Sesuldo. Damian’s Team's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. In the 47th minute, Moises Fernandino ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Robustiano Sesuldo was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Ricardo Zorita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santo Traslago in the 55th minute of play. Martin Boix sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 74th match minute, Damian’s Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bran Galbarruri to maneuver through the defense. Robustiano Sesuldo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Moises Fernandino in the 76th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Abram Luque managed to get in a good position for a shot. El Salvador's supporters rose to their feet, but Abram Luque was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Robustiano Sesuldo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 82 minutes into the game, Luis Rubio threw the ball into play from the sideline. Damian’s Team's Suscal Urquiaga quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Ricardo Zorita took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Boix, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Moises Fernandino got free with Robustiano Sesuldo in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Santo Traslago sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The El Salvador players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.