Federation Clash Challenge

SUN CITY STADIUM
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Domingo Barcena struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Erikas Mikoliūnas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for U. de Tarapacá. Orfilio Orbañanos might have been able to make a better finish in the 6th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Erikas Mikoliūnas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Orfilio Orbañanos ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 7th match minute, U. de Tarapacá was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mark Devia to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Güvenç Altunç in the 11th minute of play forced U. de Tarapacá's goalkeeper Ariel Balboa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ariel Balboa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Artūras Ronaldo in the 12th minute of play. Erikas Mikoliūnas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orfilio Orbañanos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC COSA NOSTRA's Erikas Mikoliūnas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orfilio Orbañanos in the 16th minute of play. 17 minutes into the game, Mark Devia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U. de Tarapacá's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC COSA NOSTRA the free kick. The supporters of FC COSA NOSTRA booed when U. de Tarapacá was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mark Devia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ariel Balboa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arturo Brownell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Erikas Mikoliūnas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orfilio Orbañanos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ariel Balboa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Artūras Ronaldo in the 26th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as FC COSA NOSTRA's Artūras Ronaldo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ariel Balboa. That made the score 1-0 after 28 minutes of play. If Yuan Zhen Lin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Yuan Zhen Lin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erikas Mikoliūnas having to interfere. Erikas Mikoliūnas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orfilio Orbañanos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Erikas Mikoliūnas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orfilio Orbañanos, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 39 minutes, Ariel Balboa successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Artūras Ronaldo made a kick off. The supporters of FC COSA NOSTRA booed when U. de Tarapacá was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Domingo Barcena didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ariel Balboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Artūras Ronaldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. When FC COSA NOSTRA's Avraam Chiotis in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U. de Tarapacá's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of U. de Tarapacá booed when FC COSA NOSTRA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Slawomir Milan didn't get a good kick on the ball. U. de Tarapacá's Kim Heers was substituted for Yuan Zhen Lin. Ariel Balboa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stanislaw Trojanowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner went over the outstretched arms of U. de Tarapacá's goalie and right to Arturo Brownell. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. U. de Tarapacá's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Orfilio Orbañanos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Erikas Mikoliūnas made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Orfilio Orbañanos sent off a good shot on target. Ariel Balboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Artūras Ronaldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Muharrem Duman managed to get in a good position for a shot. U. de Tarapacá's supporters rose to their feet, but Muharrem Duman was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Erikas Mikoliūnas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Estevan Espínola kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. 88 minutes into the match, FC COSA NOSTRA's goalkeeper Erikas Mikoliūnas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Orfilio Orbañanos. When Zheng Ning Peng fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored U. de Tarapacá's protests and gave Zheng Ning Peng a yellow card for diving instead. In the 89th match minute, U. de Tarapacá was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zheng Ning Peng to maneuver through the defense. In the 90th minute Arturo Brownell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ariel Balboa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 90 minutes into the match, Arturo Brownell notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of U. de Tarapacá's Ariel Balboa. Ariel Balboa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Erikas Mikoliūnas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Orfilio Orbañanos in the 93rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Orfilio Orbañanos in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Erikas Mikoliūnas saved FC COSA NOSTRA from getting behind. For all the effort they put into the match, the U. de Tarapacá players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for FC COSA NOSTRA.