Challenge

Madridista Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Claes Fender kicked off to start the match. Joshua Garrido made in the 3rd minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Hala Madrid Iraki FC's André Kuipers. After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Claes Fender managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hala Madrid Iraki FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Claes Fender was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pedro Manzanares breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 8th minute, Marcelo Gallarde 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. Claes Fender fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Manzanares having to interfere. Ruben Montez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kevin Mastache in the 11th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Antonio Indiano during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Colombia getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Antonio Indiano hit a great ball. Jaime Egaña took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 14th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 15 played minutes Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Joshua Garrido. When Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Claes Fender in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Colombia's goalie prevented a goal. Claes Fender sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Through an outstanding action, after 17 minutes, Pedro Manzanares successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Marcelo Gallarde sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claes Fender in the 23rd minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Colombia's zone, Claes Fender stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal and Claes Fender tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Pedro Manzanares stood somewhat misplaced when Claes Fender came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 26 minute. In the 30thth minute of the game Axel Montenegro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Ruben Montez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 32nd minute of the match, Claes Fender 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. Colombia's Axel Montenegro got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 36 minutes into the match, Hala Madrid Iraki FC's goal looked a bit too open when Abram Sarmiento came free, but Ruben Montez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Claes Fender might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Manzanares. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Claes Fender ran back to his position shaking his head. Ruben Montez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abram Sarmiento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claes Fender in the 44th minute of play. 48 minutes into the game, Colombia's Abram Sarmiento nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ruben Montez made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Abram Sarmiento made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Axel Montenegro got free with Ruben Montez in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Marcelo Gallarde struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Pedro Manzanares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hala Madrid Iraki FC. Ruben Montez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Santino Seco in the 58th minute of the match. After 60 played minutes Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Orlando Tafalla. After 63 minutes Colombia's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jaime Egaña who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Jaime Egaña almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Colombia's Pedro Manzanares did a great save. With a little luck, Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Ruben Montez got control of the ball when Axel Montenegro tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Claes Fender got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Colombia made a substitution. Ignacio Mastache replaced Abram Sarmiento. Hala Madrid Iraki FC made a substitution. Rabia Ünal replaced Yin Ling Jian. Colombia's Abram Secada was substituted for Axel Montenegro. Hala Madrid Iraki FC made a substitution. Johannes Sjögren replaced Claes Fender. After a defensive mix-up in Colombia's zone, Johannes Sjögren stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal and Johannes Sjögren tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ruben Montez was out of position in the 73 minute of play, and Abram Secada capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Abram Secada really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. 79 minutes into the match, Colombia's Pascual Carballar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ruben Montez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some careless play in the Colombia defense, Johannes Sjögren kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pedro Manzanares. The Colombia fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pedro Manzanares should have stopped the shot. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Johannes Sjögren in the 83rd minute of the match. If Rabia Ünal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Colombia booed when Hala Madrid Iraki FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chip Potterton didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ruben Montez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ignacio Mastache's shot from short distance in the 95th minute. Hala Madrid Iraki FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Colombia for a fine match.