Challenge

Est Rommel Fernández
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Dukaton f.c.'s Jochem Rijkaard 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, Dukaton f.c.'s Steve Hilhorst got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Foeke Wisgerhof took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Abraham Alguacil had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 8th play minutes Tomas Berganza shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Foeke Wisgerhof and just under the crossbar into goal. Dukaton f.c.'s Foeke Wisgerhof proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save Dukaton f.c. from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Berganza in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Foeke Wisgerhof prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Panama were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Dukaton f.c.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Abraham Alguacil took the corner. Panama's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Abraham Alguacil in the 19th minute. The corner led Panama's Abraham Alguacil to fire away a dangerous shot which Foeke Wisgerhof despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lukas Blaauwgeers, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. 22 minutes into the match, Panama's goal looked a bit too open when Jochem Rijkaard came free, but Marcos Cotilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 28th minute, Dylan Sarmiento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dukaton f.c.'s goalkeeper couldn't reach when Isidoro Sarmiento 30 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. A collision led to Panama getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Alex Cambeiro hit a great ball. An unexpected shot in the 35th minute by Abraham Alguacil got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Abraham Alguacil struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Foeke Wisgerhof didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Panama. When the match clock showed 40 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Lukas Blaauwgeers sped through Panama's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Marcos Cotilla. Marcos Cotilla didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jochem Rijkaard went, in the 43rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Berganza to strike the kick off in the second half. Edgar Barends hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. 59 minutes into the match, Dukaton f.c.'s goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Foeke Wisgerhof reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Panama getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Isidoro Sarmiento hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Tomas Berganza managed to get in a good position for a shot. Panama's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomas Berganza was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Foeke Wisgerhof breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 63rd match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Miralles to maneuver through the defense. Foeke Wisgerhof showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Berganza in the 65th minute of the match. 68 minutes into the match, Dukaton f.c.'s goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Foeke Wisgerhof reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tomas Berganza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Foeke Wisgerhof tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jose Carita made in the 76th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Dylan Sarmiento immediately put the ball in play. Tomas Berganza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 78 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Miralles. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lukas Blaauwgeers, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. When Panama's Tomas Berganza in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Dukaton f.c.'s goalie prevented a goal. 86 minutes into the match, Tomas Berganza notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of Dukaton f.c.'s Foeke Wisgerhof. Foeke Wisgerhof was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Svetlozar Chukovski hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. In the 94th minute of the match Abraham Alguacil sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Foeke Wisgerhof skillfully saved the ball. Panama were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Dukaton f.c. for a fine match.