Challenge

Arrecifes
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Tomas Berganza started the match with the kick off. When Arrecifes's Modesto Mikolas in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Panama's goalie prevented a goal. Marcos Fraco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Berganza in the 11th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alejandro Fonda got free with Marcos Cotilla in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Panama's Tomas Berganza in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arrecifes's goalie prevented a goal. In the 20thth minute of the game Tomas Berganza who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Arrecifes's Marcos Fraco was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Modesto Mikolas charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Modesto Mikolas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Arrecifes getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Modesto Mikolas hit a great ball. Marcos Fraco 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 23rd minute. In the 25thth minute of the game Modesto Mikolas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Panama's Marcos Cotilla was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Arrecifes's Modesto Mikolas got his second yellow card of the match in the 27th minute. The referee ordered Modesto Mikolas off the ground. The supporters of Panama booed when Arrecifes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Mikolas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcos Fraco stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Berganza's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. After a rather tough play, Panama's Dylan Sarmiento got a free kick in the 30th minute. Abraham Alguacil blasted a shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marcos Fraco having to make a save. Tomas Berganza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcos Fraco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abraham Alguacil, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. After 39 minutes Arrecifes's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Abraham Alguacil who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Panama's Abraham Alguacil to fire away a dangerous shot which Marcos Fraco despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marcos Fraco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isidoro Sarmiento in the 41st minute of the match. After 41 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Dylan Sarmiento. Marcos Fraco stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Berganza's shot from short distance in the 48th minute. After the first half Panama were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alejandro Fonda made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st 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. Marcos Fraco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marcos Fraco 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 57th minute. In the 58th minute, Isidoro Sarmiento fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Arrecifes's Abel Egoitz was substituted for Alejandro Fonda. Dalmacio Honrio kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Tomas Berganza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Fraco having to interfere. Arrecifes's Marcos Fraco proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save Arrecifes from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Berganza in the 85th minute of play forced Arrecifes's goalkeeper Marcos Fraco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Arrecifes's zone, Tomas Berganza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcos Fraco 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dalmacio Honrio during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Abraham Alguacil placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Tomas Berganza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 98th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Fraco having to interfere. When the final whistle sounded Panama left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Arrecifes.