Challenge

SSC NAPOLI
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Abram Sarmiento took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute of the match, Silviu Mihălțan got a very nice opportunity to score, but Pedro Manzanares was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Silviu Mihălțan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ssc Napoli's supporters rose to their feet, but Silviu Mihălțan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pedro Manzanares breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pedro Manzanares was a little too slow when Pedro Augusto Maranhense got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 6th minute. The score was now 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pedro Augusto Maranhense got free with Pedro Manzanares in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 11 played minutes Ssc Napoli got a freekick which was hit by George Kitching. Axel Montenegro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ray Folwill having to make a save. Ray Folwill made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Axel Montenegro in the 15th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Axel Montenegro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Colombia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Ray Folwill stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Axel Montenegro's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. When Colombia's Axel Montenegro in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ssc Napoli's goalie prevented a goal. Axel Montenegro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 31 minutes into the match, Ssc Napoli's goal looked a bit too open when Santino Seco came free, but Ray Folwill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedro Manzanares made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Eldad Stock sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Silviu Mihălțan got free with Pedro Manzanares in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some careless play in the Ssc Napoli defense, Abram Sarmiento kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ray Folwill. The Ssc Napoli fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ray Folwill should have stopped the shot. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After the first half Colombia were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Pedro Augusto Maranhense to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Colombia's goal looked a bit too open when Silviu Mihălțan came free, but Pedro Manzanares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Ssc Napoli's Ray Folwill got control of the ball when Kevin Mastache tried to sneak it across the goal line. 60 minutes into the match, Ssc Napoli's goal looked a bit too open when Abram Sarmiento came free, but Ray Folwill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 62 minutes into the match, Ssc Napoli's goalkeeper Ray Folwill had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Abram Sarmiento. 65 minutes into the game, Pedro Augusto Maranhense cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Pedro Manzanares was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Colombia made a substitution. Ignacio Mastache replaced Abram Sarmiento. Yu Cheng Jing might have been able to make a better finish in the 70th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Manzanares. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Yu Cheng Jing ran back to his position shaking his head. Colombia's Kevin Mastache couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 77th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Ssc Napoli. After a rather tough play, Ssc Napoli's Mason McCann got a free kick in the 79th minute. Yu Cheng Jing sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yu Cheng Jing in the 80th minute of play. Yu Cheng Jing sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yu Cheng Jing, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yu Cheng Jing in the 91st minute of play. 93 minutes had been played when some careless play by Colombia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Blair Lamb was slow to take the kick. During this time Ssc Napoli's players had a chance to rest. Ssc Napoli's Blair Lamb was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pedro Manzanares in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 94 minutes into the game, Colombia's Ignacio Mastache nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ray Folwill made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-3. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.