Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd match minute, FC LORD-Racing was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgaras Patamsis to maneuver through the defense. FC LORD-Racing's Jonas Grigutis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eliseo Noboa in the 4th minute of play. In the 5th match minute, FC LORD-Racing was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Osvaldo Sedeni to maneuver through the defense. Axel Tasis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Jonas Grigutis made a huge save. Benito Sanz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arvydas Liaugminas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lautaro Puig sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 23rd minute, Edgaras Patamsis made a precise shot to the right of Benito Sanz. Costa Rica's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arvydas Liaugminas in the 34th minute of play forced Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, FC LORD-Racing's Jonas Grigutis got control of the ball when Lautaro Puig tried to sneak it across the goal line. 38 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC LORD-Racing's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Axel Tasis was slow to take the kick. During this time Costa Rica's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Costa Rica's Axel Tasis to fire away a dangerous shot which Jonas Grigutis despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Benito Sanz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saulius Tulčius in the 39th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Axel Tasis was the one to do the kick off. Benito Sanz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgaras Patamsis, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. In the 53rd match minute, Costa Rica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aaron Alcocer to maneuver through the defense. Benito Sanz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgaras Patamsis in the 55th minute of play. FC LORD-Racing made a substitution. Zigmantas Sviderskis replaced Erikas Gražys. Benito Sanz was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Saulius Tulčius showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 67 minute of play. Aaron Alcocer hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Edgaras Patamsis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edgaras Patamsis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Benito Sanz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to FC LORD-Racing getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Herkus Dambys hit a great ball. Edgaras Patamsis struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Benito Sanz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC LORD-Racing. Jonas Grigutis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eliseo Noboa in the 90th minute of play. 94 minutes into the match, Costa Rica's goal looked a bit too open when Saulius Tulčius came free, but Benito Sanz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match was over FC LORD-Racing could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Costa Rica throughout the match.