Challenge

VfB Stuttgart
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) In the 10th minute, Ivan Zafirov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 11th minute of the match Luca Espinar shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mantas Plingis showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 23 minutes into the game, Luca Espinar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Honduras's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave VfB Stuttgart the free kick. VfB Stuttgart's Toma Spasunov got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Ivan Zafirov managed to get in a good position for a shot. VfB Stuttgart's supporters rose to their feet, but Ivan Zafirov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lautaro Navarro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nabil Bezzaz kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. 37 minutes into the game, Rio Darwis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VfB Stuttgart's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Honduras the free kick. In the 38th match minute, VfB Stuttgart was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rio Darwis to maneuver through the defense. Sebastian Villa kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the match, VfB Stuttgart's goal looked a bit too open when Moises Tafalla came free, but Mantas Plingis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 42 minutes into the match, Moises Tafalla notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of VfB Stuttgart's Mantas Plingis. Mantas Plingis was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A throw-in in the 45th minute of the game was made by Djamel Djahnine with Ivan Zafirov as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Toma Spasunov to make the kick off. The throw-in from Djamel Djahnine in the 51st minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Honduras's Emanuel Ocampo. Lautaro Navarro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Zafirov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind VfB Stuttgart's goalkeeper Mantas Plingis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mantas Plingis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edmundo Espiga, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind VfB Stuttgart's goalkeeper Mantas Plingis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Toma Spasunov in the 60th minute of play forced Honduras's goalkeeper Lautaro Navarro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edmundo Espiga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Mantas Plingis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, VfB Stuttgart's Mantas Plingis got control of the ball when Edmundo Espiga tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edmundo Espiga in the 77th minute of play forced VfB Stuttgart's goalkeeper Mantas Plingis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Honduras's Edmundo Espiga in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye VfB Stuttgart's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edmundo Espiga in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mantas Plingis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A hard shot 95 in the game by Edmundo Espiga from a close distance when the talented Mantas Plingis managed to make a qualified save. VfB Stuttgart's players were relieved. Mantas Plingis stood somewhat misplaced when Edmundo Espiga came free in front of goal and shot 0-4 to the left of him in the 97 minute. Honduras's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.