Challenge

Lighters
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Berganza kicked off to start the match. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerasim Slabakov, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. In the 14th minute, Svetlozar Kiryazov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tomas Berganza took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Grigor Ruski. Grigor Ruski dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Berganza in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Grigor Ruski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Berganza in the 23rd minute of play forced Lighters's goalkeeper Grigor Ruski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 26th minute, Radoy Semenov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as Lighters's Zhivko Presolski slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Marcos Cotilla. That made the score 1-1 after 28 minutes of play. Marcos Cotilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gerasim Slabakov in the 31st minute of play. In the 32nd minute Lighters were awarded a corner. Gerasim Slabakov went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Bilyan Leshtanski almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Panama's Marcos Cotilla did a great save. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zhivko Presolski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 35th minute of the match Lighters got a corner. Panama's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gerasim Slabakov ran over to the corner to take the kick. Grigor Ruski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Berganza in the 39th minute of the match. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Radoy Semenov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gabriel Dragoev got free with Marcos Cotilla in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tomas Berganza took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Grigor Ruski. Grigor Ruski dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Zhivko Presolski to make the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Lighters's zone, Tomas Berganza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Grigor Ruski came out of the goal and Tomas Berganza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 61 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Aaron Barrios. Tomas Berganza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Tomas Berganza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zhivko Presolski, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Grigor Ruski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Berganza, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. After 69 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Alex Cambeiro. Grigor Ruski made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Abraham Alguacil sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, Lighters's Grigor Ruski got control of the ball when Tomas Berganza tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zhivko Presolski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcos Cotilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Radoy Semenov in the 76th minute of play. A collision led to Lighters getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Sven-Arne Tunström hit a great ball. Grigor Ruski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Berganza in the 77th minute of the match. Panama were awarded a corner in the 78th minute after Lighters's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Abraham Alguacil took the corner. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zhivko Presolski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Lighters booed when Panama was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Berganza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zhivko Presolski in the 83rd minute of play. Abraham Alguacil came free with the goalkeeper in the 84th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Grigor Ruski could save by the left post. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Viden Davchev in the 85th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Lighters's Svetlozar Kiryazov got a free kick in the 88th minute. After 89 played minutes, Panama's Abraham Alguacil shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Grigor Ruski came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Panama reached it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Radoy Semenov in the 94th minute of play forced Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Abraham Alguacil fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Grigor Ruski having to interfere. The Panama 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.