Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Edmundo Espiga kicked off to start the match. After 2 played minutes Albir fc got a freekick which was hit by Tavio Ortega. An unexpected shot in the 3rd minute by Sebastian Villa got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. A throw-in in the 11th minute of the game was made by Silviano Caballero with Ametz Pedraza as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edmundo Espiga in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alonso Valdivia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 14th minute, Ametz Pedraza ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Lautaro Navarro was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. When Ametz Pedraza came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the Albir fc fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ametz Pedraza couldn't finish the play. Rafael Navarro charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rafael Navarro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Albir fc getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Rafael Navarro hit a great ball. Alonso Valdivia made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Edmundo Espiga sent off a good shot on target. In the 27th minute, Valerio Sabina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th minute of the match Luca Espinar sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alonso Valdivia skillfully saved the ball. Albir fc's Alonso Valdivia proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Albir fc from getting a goal against them. 32 minutes into the match, Albir fc's goal looked a bit too open when Edmundo Espiga came free, but Alonso Valdivia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 37 minutes in the game Rafael Navarro did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Silviano Caballero. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ametz Pedraza made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edmundo Espiga in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alonso Valdivia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rafael Navarro got a throw-in 57 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Valerio Sabina. If Luca Espinar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Derwin Comas in the 61st minute of play forced Honduras's goalkeeper Lautaro Navarro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Albir fc's Ametz Pedraza got a free kick in the 63rd minute. In the 71st minute, Edmundo Espiga got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Alonso Valdivia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmundo Espiga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rafael Navarro got a throw-in 75 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Ametz Pedraza. 76 minutes into the game, Valerio Sabina was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Albir fc's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Honduras the free kick. After 76 played minutes Albir fc got a freekick which was hit by Valerio Sabina. Luca Espinar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alonso Valdivia having to interfere. After 82 played minutes Honduras got a freekick which was hit by Sebastian Villa. Silviano Caballero hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Alonso Valdivia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Moises Tafalla in the 85th minute of play. In the 86th match minute, Albir fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valerio Sabina to maneuver through the defense. Sebastian Villa scored 1-1 in the 88th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alonso Valdivia, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Honduras's zone, Derwin Comas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lautaro Navarro came out of the goal and Derwin Comas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Milagros Cabal during the 95th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Albir fc booed when Honduras was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Milagros Cabal didn't get a good kick on the ball.