Challenge

El Gran Palacio
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Abram Sarmiento got the match started through his kick off. After 3 minutes of play, Municipales FC's Sidney Joannes made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pedro Manzanares was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 11th minute Axel Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pipis Culot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pipis Culot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Axel Montenegro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pipis Culot 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 13th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Axel Montenegro in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pipis Culot prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santino Seco in the 18th minute of play forced Municipales FC's goalkeeper Pipis Culot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pipis Culot made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Axel Montenegro in the 22nd minute of play. In the 26th minute Axel Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pipis Culot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sidney Joannes took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pedro Manzanares. Pedro Manzanares dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. When Sidney Joannes came up free with the goalie in the 29th minute, the Municipales FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Sidney Joannes couldn't finish the play. In the 34th minute, Sidney Joannes reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Pedro Manzanares. The goal made the score 3-0. When Colombia's Axel Montenegro in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Municipales FC's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Axel Montenegro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Colombia's supporters rose to their feet, but Axel Montenegro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pipis Culot breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pipis Culot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pascual Carballar, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sidney Joannes made a kick off. Sidney Joannes struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Pedro Manzanares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Municipales FC. A collision led to Municipales FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Patricio Lluterio hit a great ball. Municipales FC's Borja Iglesias was substituted for Sidney Joannes. Colombia were awarded a corner in the 58th minute after Municipales FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Axel Montenegro took the corner. Colombia's Orlando Tafalla was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pipis Culot in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Pipis Culot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orlando Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Colombia's attentive Antonio Indiano managed to snatch the ball when Patricio Lluterio made a throw-in in the 60th minute of the game. Pipis Culot made an important save on a dangerous shot by Axel Montenegro in the 64th minute. In the 67thth minute of the game Borja Iglesias who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Colombia's Pedro Manzanares was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Pipis Culot made an important save on a dangerous shot by Axel Montenegro in the 74th minute. Axel Montenegro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Pipis Culot made a huge save. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Borja Iglesias in the 79th minute of play. After 81 played minutes Municipales FC got a freekick which was hit by Raimundo Intxixu. Colombia made a substitution. Ignacio Mastache replaced Abram Sarmiento. After a rather tough play, Municipales FC's Raimundo Intxixu got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal in the 85th minute to try and stop a shot by Municipales FC's Borja Iglesias. But to his dismay, Borja Iglesias quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-1. Pipis Culot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santino Seco, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Municipales FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Colombia for a fine match.