Challenge

Nusaybin Spor Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gaffar Okan got the match started through his kick off. After 2 minutes, Valentín Carvallo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Honduras and the NusaybinSpor players grew even worse after the yellow card. Valentín Carvallo kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. In the 6th minute Edmundo Espiga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sebastian Markusson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sebastian Markusson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Villa in the 9th minute of play. Honduras were awarded a corner in the 10th minute after NusaybinSpor's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Edmundo Espiga took the corner. The corner ended in Esteban Carvallo almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but NusaybinSpor's Sebastian Markusson did a great save. In the 10th minute, Moises Tafalla made a precise shot to the right of Sebastian Markusson. NusaybinSpor's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 13 minutes into the match, NusaybinSpor's goal looked a bit too open when Edmundo Espiga came free, but Sebastian Markusson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute, Ivan Navarro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edmundo Espiga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sebastian Markusson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Eric Fridlund managed to get in a good position for a shot. NusaybinSpor's supporters rose to their feet, but Eric Fridlund was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lautaro Navarro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 23 played minutes NusaybinSpor got a freekick which was hit by Gaffar Okan. When Honduras's Edmundo Espiga in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NusaybinSpor's goalie prevented a goal. Gaffar Okan kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute Edmundo Espiga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sebastian Markusson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in NusaybinSpor's zone, Edmundo Espiga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sebastian Markusson came out of the goal and Edmundo Espiga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. NusaybinSpor's Sebastian Markusson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmundo Espiga in the 36th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Edmundo Espiga managed to get in a good position for a shot. Honduras's supporters rose to their feet, but Edmundo Espiga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sebastian Markusson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gaffar Okan hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Sebastian Markusson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmundo Espiga in the 39th minute of the match. Lautaro Navarro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eric Fridlund, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in NusaybinSpor's zone, Edmundo Espiga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sebastian Markusson came out of the goal and Edmundo Espiga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half Honduras were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Sebastian Markusson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmundo Espiga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edmundo Espiga got free with Sebastian Markusson in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sebastian Markusson was out of position in the 53 minute of play, and Edmundo Espiga capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Edmundo Espiga really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edmundo Espiga in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sebastian Markusson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 60th match minute, NusaybinSpor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaffar Okan to maneuver through the defense. Sebastian Markusson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Villa in the 64th minute of play. Sebastian Villa struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Sebastian Markusson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Honduras. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edmundo Espiga in the 68th minute of play forced NusaybinSpor's goalkeeper Sebastian Markusson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Edmundo Espiga kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Sebastian Markusson. That made the score 0-3 in the 69 minute of play. Jano Meirelles's late challenge caught a Honduras's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jano Meirelles helped the player get up and apologised. Honduras's Edmundo Espiga got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edmundo Espiga in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sebastian Markusson saved NusaybinSpor from getting behind. If Sebastian Villa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sebastian Markusson made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Sebastian Villa sent off a good shot on target. Honduras's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Edmundo Espiga in the 82nd minute. Edmundo Espiga made a great header on Honduras's corner, it was just that NusaybinSpor's Sebastian Markusson managed to reach the ball for a save. With a little luck, NusaybinSpor's Sebastian Markusson got control of the ball when Edmundo Espiga tried to sneak it across the goal line. Edmundo Espiga took the ball and in the 85 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sebastian Markusson. Sebastian Markusson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Sebastian Markusson made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Edmundo Espiga sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, NusaybinSpor's Sebastian Markusson got control of the ball when Edmundo Espiga tried to sneak it across the goal line. Edmundo Espiga 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. In the 96th match minute, NusaybinSpor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Türkeş Gencer to maneuver through the defense. Honduras's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.