Challenge

KORITOTO-VARNA
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Eloi Ocomardia started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Eloi Ocomardia struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Pedro Manzanares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VN SOKOLI-VARNA. Lilko Timov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abram Sarmiento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Qiao Qing Ying fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Manzanares having to interfere. The supporters of VN SOKOLI-VARNA booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pascual Carballar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rostislav Sitarski in the 20th minute of play. Lilko Timov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 21st minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eloi Ocomardia got free with Pedro Manzanares in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Colombia's defense didn't have a chance, in the 25th minute, when Rostislav Sitarski scored to the left of an out of position Pedro Manzanares, making the score, 1-0. Lilko Timov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abram Sarmiento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Axel Montenegro in the 32nd minute of play forced VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goalkeeper Lilko Timov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Abram Sarmiento had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Axel Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The supporters of Colombia booed when VN SOKOLI-VARNA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marian Todorov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rostislav Sitarski in the 45th minute of the match. In the 48th minute, Stoycho Basmadzhiev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

In the 54th minute Abram Sarmiento shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lilko Timov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lilko Timov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kevin Mastache in the 55th minute of the match. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Lilko Timov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abram Sarmiento in the 59th minute of play. Lilko Timov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Lilko Timov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santino Seco, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Okaner Kornes made in the 69th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Marian Todorov however managed to control. Okaner Kornes kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Lilko Timov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ignacio Mastache, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 75 minutes into the game, Abram Secada recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lilko Timov. Abram Secada showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Lilko Timov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santino Seco, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rostislav Sitarski in the 81st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Colombia's Santino Seco got a free kick in the 88th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Colombia's zone, Eloi Ocomardia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal and Eloi Ocomardia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lilko Timov made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Ignacio Mastache sent off a good shot on target. 93 minutes into the match, Pascual Carballar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lilko Timov. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pascual Carballar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. If Rostislav Sitarski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After some careless play in the Colombia defense, Eloi Ocomardia kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pedro Manzanares. The Colombia fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pedro Manzanares should have stopped the shot. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Colombia eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.