Challenge

Berkovtsi St
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Francisco Seco started the match with the kick off. 4 minutes into the game, Uruguay's Francisco Seco nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Milko Gargov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. A throw-in in the 7th minute of the game was made by Kalin Zyumbyulev with Teodor Lichkov as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. 0-2 became the score in the 8th minute when Francisco Seco elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Joaquin Gayoso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Valentin Zlatkov's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. After a defensive mix-up in FC Berkovtsi's zone, Francisco Seco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Milko Gargov came out of the goal and Francisco Seco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Milko Gargov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximiliano Escribano in the 18th minute of the match. Valentin Zlatkov scored 1-2 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Joaquin Gayoso, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Milko Gargov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco Seco in the 23rd minute of the match. Joaquin Gayoso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Valentin Zlatkov's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. In the 27th minute, Francisco Seco made a precise shot to the right of Milko Gargov. FC Berkovtsi's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valentin Zlatkov in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joaquin Gayoso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Joaquin Gayoso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentin Zlatkov, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. After having played for 35 minutes, Francisco Seco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Uruguay's supporters crossed their fingers, but Francisco Seco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Milko Gargov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximiliano Escribano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 40 minutes into the match, Francisco Seco had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Milko Gargov. FC Berkovtsi's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Francisco Seco was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-4. Alberto Gisbert kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. In the 45thth minute of the game Valentin Zlatkov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After the first half Uruguay were leading 1-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Valentin Zlatkov made the kick off in the second half. Valentin Zlatkov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Francisco Seco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Milko Gargov having to interfere. Joaquin Gayoso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Valentin Zlatkov's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. Maximiliano Escribano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Milko Gargov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 62 minutes into the game, Francisco Seco lined in a short shot 1-5 behind a frustrated Milko Gargov. A hard shot 65 in the game by Francisco Seco from a close distance when the talented Milko Gargov managed to make a qualified save. FC Berkovtsi's players were relieved. Valentin Zlatkov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Gayoso having to interfere. Joaquin Gayoso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentin Zlatkov, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. 69 minutes had been played when some careless play by Uruguay's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Velizar Stavrev was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Berkovtsi's players had a chance to rest. Milko Gargov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Francisco Seco in the 70th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Francisco Seco kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Milko Gargov. That made the score 1-6 in the 74 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Valentin Zlatkov in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joaquin Gayoso saved Uruguay from getting behind. Teodor Lichkov hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Francisco Seco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Milko Gargov made a huge save. 80 minutes into the match, Uruguay's Francisco Seco sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Milko Gargov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Uruguay getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Kevin Carballal hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Velizar Stavrev managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Berkovtsi's supporters rose to their feet, but Velizar Stavrev was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joaquin Gayoso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Francisco Seco's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Milko Gargov firmly grabbed it by the left post. The Uruguay players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.