Challenge

Gurbanovtsi Arena
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Ognyan Kurudzhiev started the match with the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nedko Vatov in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcos Cotilla prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 8th minute of the match Panama got a corner. FC Gurbanovtsi's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Abraham Alguacil ran over to the corner to take the kick. Miguel Miralles made a great header on Panama's corner, it was just that FC Gurbanovtsi's Vilhelm Palonen managed to reach the ball for a save. Timur Achuev kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Panama's Abraham Alguacil couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 12th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for FC Gurbanovtsi. Nedko Vatov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Panama's Marcos Cotilla proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Panama from getting a goal against them. Vilhelm Palonen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 22nd minute of play. Marcos Cotilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nedko Vatov in the 24th minute of the match. When Panama's Tomas Berganza in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Gurbanovtsi's goalie prevented a goal. In the 29thth minute of the game Tomas Berganza who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Gurbanovtsi's Vilhelm Palonen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The Panama fans' excitement grew in the 29th match minute when Panama's Tomas Berganza looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Tomas Berganza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Vilhelm Palonen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bone Rochev during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 36 played minutes FC Gurbanovtsi got a freekick which was hit by Bone Rochev. Vilhelm Palonen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Berganza in the 40th minute of the match. In the 43rd match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abraham Alguacil to maneuver through the defense. Vilhelm Palonen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 46th minute of play. 47 minutes into the game, Dragolyub Vragov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Gurbanovtsi's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Panama the free kick. In the 47th match minute, FC Gurbanovtsi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dragolyub Vragov to maneuver through the defense. The FC Gurbanovtsi players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Panama were winning 0-1.

Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ognyan Kurudzhiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 53rd minute Ognyan Kurudzhiev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ognyan Kurudzhiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Panama's Isidoro Sarmiento got a free kick in the 62nd minute. When Abraham Alguacil fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Panama's protests and gave Abraham Alguacil a yellow card for diving instead. After 64 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Abraham Alguacil. Dylan Sarmiento charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dylan Sarmiento the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After recieving a nice pass, FC Gurbanovtsi's Timur Achuev tried to score from far away in the 66th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Vilhelm Palonen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isidoro Sarmiento in the 68th minute. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ognyan Kurudzhiev, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Trifon Stolarov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Abraham Alguacil got free with Vilhelm Palonen in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 80 minutes into the match, Panama's goal looked a bit too open when Ognyan Kurudzhiev came free, but Marcos Cotilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcos Cotilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ognyan Kurudzhiev in the 85th minute of play. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nedko Vatov, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Bone Rochev got his second yellow card in the match during the 88th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. A collision led to FC Gurbanovtsi getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Bone Rochev hit a great ball. Marcos Cotilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Trifon Stolarov in the 91st minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Panama had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.