Challenge

Theatre of Dionysus
Spectators: 52 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 12, VIP seats: 1) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Abram Sarmiento got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute, Kevin Mastache hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 3rd minute, Daniel Dahleb sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Colombia's Pedro Manzanares didn't even have to move. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Dahleb in the 5th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Axel Montenegro in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mebarek Mammeri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pedro Manzanares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ahmed Toumi in the 13th minute. Kevin Mastache sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Axel Montenegro struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Mebarek Mammeri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Colombia. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Colombia from getting a goal against them. 23 minutes into the match, Chop Chop F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Abram Sarmiento came free, but Mebarek Mammeri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mebarek Mammeri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Axel Montenegro, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. In the 26th minute, Samuel Navarro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Abram Sarmiento received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Mebarek Mammeri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Chop Chop F.C. booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pascual Carballar didn't get a good kick on the ball. 32 minutes into the match, Chop Chop F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Abram Sarmiento came free, but Mebarek Mammeri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Salah Madouni lost his temper 34 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Chop Chop F.C. fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 33rd minute. Penalty! Axel Montenegro walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Kevin Mastache struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Mebarek Mammeri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Colombia. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Djamel Medjiba stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the game, Axel Montenegro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mebarek Mammeri. Axel Montenegro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. In the 61st minute Djamel Medjiba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tedj Bouguerra in the 63rd minute of play. 64 minutes had been played when some careless play by Colombia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Daniel Dahleb was slow to take the kick. During this time Chop Chop F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. After 66 played minutes Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Indiano. Colombia made a substitution. Ignacio Mastache replaced Abram Sarmiento. Colombia made a substitution. Abram Secada replaced Axel Montenegro. Chop Chop F.C.'s Larbi Merah was substituted for Ahmed Toumi. The supporters of Chop Chop F.C. booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Indiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70th minute the ball was on its way in behind Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Colombia's zone, Ahmed-Muhammed Muhammed stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal and Ahmed-Muhammed Muhammed tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Chop Chop F.C. made a substitution. Shen Sha Xu replaced Daniel Dahleb. Chop Chop F.C.'s Lakhdar Bilal was substituted for Sergios Ramos. Ahmed-Muhammed Muhammed might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Manzanares. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ahmed-Muhammed Muhammed ran back to his position shaking his head. Shen Sha Xu kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tedj Bouguerra in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Manzanares saved Colombia from getting behind. 82 minutes into the match, Ignacio Mastache dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Mebarek Mammeri, 1-3. Pascual Carballar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Mebarek Mammeri made a huge save. In the 88th minute of the match Chop Chop F.C. got a corner. Colombia's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Larbi Merah ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Chop Chop F.C.'s Larbi Merah to fire away a dangerous shot which Pedro Manzanares despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 91 minutes into the game, Chop Chop F.C.'s Tedj Bouguerra nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Manzanares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. In the 95th minute the ball was on its way in behind Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Colombia's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.