Challenge

Ricardo Bochini
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sergio Cesaro kicked off to start the match. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wawrzyniec Sakowicz in the 3rd minute of play. With a little luck, Colombia's Pedro Manzanares got control of the ball when Sergio Cesaro tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Sergio Cesaro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 5 minutes into the match, Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sergio Cesaro. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergio Cesaro, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. In the 10th minute Ѱ Nuevo Dragón Rojo FC Ѱ were awarded a corner. Martin Urtado went to the cornerflag to take it. Ѱ Nuevo Dragón Rojo FC Ѱ's Bacary Ligier 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. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bacary Ligier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Colombia fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when Colombia's Abram Sarmiento 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. 15 minutes into the game, Ѱ Nuevo Dragón Rojo FC Ѱ's Sergio Cesaro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Manzanares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Ѱ Nuevo Dragón Rojo FC Ѱ's Wawrzyniec Sakowicz got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Colombia from getting a goal against them. Wawrzyniec Sakowicz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pedro Manzanares having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sergio Cesaro in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedro Manzanares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 27th minute of the match, Bacary Ligier tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Pedro Manzanares saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Wawrzyniec Sakowicz came free with the goalkeeper in the 31st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Pedro Manzanares could save by the left post. After a rather tough play, Colombia's Axel Montenegro got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Pedro Manzanares made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Wawrzyniec Sakowicz sent off a good shot on target. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 41st minute of the match, managed to save Colombia from getting a goal against them. Kevin Mastache hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. 44 minutes into the match, Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wawrzyniec Sakowicz. Pedro Manzanares was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Edgard Rudolfo. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Abram Sarmiento to make the kick off. A collision led to Colombia getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Pascual Carballar hit a great ball. Kevin Mastache hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. In the 58th minute Bacary Ligier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wawrzyniec Sakowicz in the 59th minute of play. Samuel Navarro kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Pascual Carballar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bacary Ligier in the 72nd minute of play. In the 75th minute, Bacary Ligier got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Ѱ Nuevo Dragón Rojo FC Ѱ made a substitution. Fulvio Terenzi replaced Leopoldo Artal. When Ѱ Nuevo Dragón Rojo FC Ѱ's Sergio Cesaro in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Colombia's goalie prevented a goal. Pedro Manzanares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sergio Cesaro's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. In the 82nd minute, Wawrzyniec Sakowicz made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bacary Ligier, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. In the 91st match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Indiano to maneuver through the defense. Ivo Tropchev made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Abram Secada sent off a good shot on target. In the 93rd minute, Bacary Ligier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Colombia getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Kevin Mastache hit a great ball. Ѱ Nuevo Dragón Rojo FC Ѱ's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.