Challenge

Karşıyaka Stadyumu
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) KARŞIYAKA's Edson Nascimento started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a rather tough play, Honduras's Valentín Carvallo got a free kick in the 6th minute. In the 7th match minute, Honduras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Espinar to maneuver through the defense. If Edson Nascimento had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Emre Kurtuluş didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Edmundo Espiga went, in the 11th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Honduras's defense didn't have a chance, in the 18th minute, when Onur Övünç scored to the left of an out of position Lautaro Navarro, making the score, 1-1. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when KARŞIYAKA's Edson Nascimento in the 21st minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Lautaro Navarro was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Honduras through an amazing save. The KARŞIYAKA fans' excitement grew in the 27th match minute when KARŞIYAKA's Edson Nascimento 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 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The Honduras fans' excitement grew in the 32nd match minute when Honduras's Edmundo Espiga 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 2-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. If Edmundo Espiga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Edmundo Espiga came up free with the goalie in the 38th minute, the Honduras 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 Edmundo Espiga couldn't finish the play. After 39 minutes of play, Honduras's Edmundo Espiga made it 2-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Emre Kurtuluş was left in no man's land by his defense there! Onur Övünç could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Lautaro Navarro made a huge save. Moises Tafalla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valentín Carvallo during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 45th minute, Valentín Carvallo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Onur Övünç managed to get in a good position for a shot. KARŞIYAKA's supporters rose to their feet, but Onur Övünç was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lautaro Navarro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 2-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Edmundo Espiga made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Honduras getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Sebastian Villa hit a great ball. Lautaro Navarro came out of the goal in the 54th minute to try and stop a shot by KARŞIYAKA's Shen Xun. But to his dismay, Shen Xun quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-3. Lautaro Navarro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edson Nascimento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edmundo Espiga in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emre Kurtuluş prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Edmundo Espiga recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in KARŞIYAKA's zone, Edmundo Espiga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emre Kurtuluş came out of the goal and Edmundo Espiga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Emre Kurtuluş made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Villa in the 82nd minute of play. When Honduras's Edmundo Espiga in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye KARŞIYAKA's goalie prevented a goal. Lautaro Navarro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shen Xun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. KARŞIYAKA were awarded a corner in the 91th minute after Honduras's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Onur Övünç took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Furkan Aktan heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Emre Kurtuluş didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Edmundo Espiga went, in the 94th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-5 was the resulting score. The Honduras supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Honduras would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.