Challenge

Est Rommel Fernández
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Berganza kicked off to start the match. Железничар's Nencho Radionov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to save Железничар from getting a goal against them. Nencho Radionov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 9th minute of play. When Железничар's Todor Sivov in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Panama's goalie prevented a goal. Panama's Tomas Berganza got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Todor Sivov in the 18th minute of play forced Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tomas Berganza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Berganza in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nencho Radionov saved Железничар from getting behind. In the 30th match minute, Железничар was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kaimo Hunt to maneuver through the defense. In the 33rd match minute, Железничар was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Todor Sivov to maneuver through the defense. 35 minutes into the game, Kaloyan Cheriyski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Железничар's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Panama the free kick. 34 minutes into the game, one of Железничар:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave Panama a penalty, 36 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Abraham Alguacil, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Железничар's Nencho Radionov. 1-1. Железничар's Nencho Radionov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Железничар from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Panama getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Tomas Berganza hit a great ball. 46 minutes into the match, Kaimo Hunt notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Panama's Marcos Cotilla. Marcos Cotilla was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Panama players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Железничар were winning 1-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Todor Sivov to make the kick off. Nencho Radionov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Berganza in the 60th minute of the match. Nencho Radionov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 68th minute of play. Marcos Cotilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kaimo Hunt in the 77th minute of the match. Marcos Cotilla made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Kaimo Hunt sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Alex Cambeiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Panama's supporters rose to their feet, but Alex Cambeiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nencho Radionov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Panama's Miguel Miralles got a free kick in the 85th minute. 86 minutes into the game, Железничар's Todor Sivov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcos Cotilla made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Nencho Radionov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abraham Alguacil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Железничар's Nencho Radionov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Berganza in the 93rd minute of play. Nencho Radionov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Железничар supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Железничар would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.