Challenge

Sami Zübeyr Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Pedro Manzanares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sami Zübeyr's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. 1-0 became the score in the 14th minute when Sami Zübeyr elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 17th minute Joshua Garrido shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tristan Falco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Tristan Falco, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 21st minute of the game Rudolf Dombi made a throw-in which Dieter Nisipeanu played forward. 22 minutes into the game, Axel Montenegro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Tristan Falco was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Tristan Falco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Axel Montenegro in the 25th minute of the match. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Igor Czapski in the 27th minute of play. With a little luck, Colombia's Pedro Manzanares got control of the ball when Sami Zübeyr tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Tristan Falco, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Colombia were awarded a corner in the 33th minute after FC Maci -MM-'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Axel Montenegro took the corner. After a rather tough play, Colombia's Pascual Carballar got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Tristan Falco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Axel Montenegro in the 37th minute of the match. Tristan Falco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Axel Montenegro in the 42nd minute of play. Luis Cazalla 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. Axel Montenegro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

58 minutes into the match, Colombia's Axel Montenegro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Tristan Falco narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Axel Montenegro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Tristan Falco having to make a save. Axel Montenegro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Tristan Falco made a huge save. In the 66th minute, FC Maci -MM-'s Rudolf Dombi seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Rudolf Dombi the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of FC Maci -MM- protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Rudolf Dombi had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In a very dangerous position, a player in FC Maci -MM- fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 66th minute. Penalty! Tristan Falco had in the 70thth minute some difficulties stopping Kevin Mastache's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Sami Zübeyr received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Pedro Manzanares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tristan Falco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ignacio Mastache in the 73rd minute of play. 73 minutes into the game, Ignacio Mastache cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Tristan Falco was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 76th match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kevin Mastache to maneuver through the defense. After 77 minutes of play, FC Maci -MM-'s Octavian Gaciu made it 2-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pedro Manzanares was left in no man's land by his defense there! Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sami Zübeyr, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. The corner led FC Maci -MM-'s Igor Czapski to fire away a dangerous shot which Pedro Manzanares despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Octavian Gaciu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Manzanares having to interfere. Tristan Falco was a little too slow when Abram Secada got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 86th minute. The score was now 2-4. Sami Zübeyr sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Through an outstanding action, after 93 minutes, Tristan Falco successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 97 minutes into the game, Colombia's Ignacio Mastache nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tristan Falco made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-5. The Colombia 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.