Challenge

Torrent Arena
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Edmundo Espiga started the match with the kick off. In the 13th minute, Orlando Iraitz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gadiel Bobadilla got free with Lautaro Navarro in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mustang V8's goalkeeper Niceto Paio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Edmundo Espiga's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Niceto Paio was relentless in the 21st minute of the game. Silvestre Santio kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Mustang V8's zone, Edmundo Espiga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Niceto Paio came out of the goal and Edmundo Espiga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jonathan Massa hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Moises Tafalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niceto Paio having to interfere. Orlando Iraitz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lautaro Navarro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Teodoro Palben in the 39th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Honduras's Christian Sancho. The crowd rose to their feet as Mustang V8's Orlando Iraitz slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Lautaro Navarro. That made the score 1-1 after 45 minutes of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Orlando Iraitz was the one to do the kick off. Lautaro Navarro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Iraitz, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Gadiel Bobadilla took the ball and in the 56 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lautaro Navarro. Lautaro Navarro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gadiel Bobadilla in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lautaro Navarro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gustaf Biörkman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lautaro Navarro having to interfere. Edmundo Espiga who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 66thth minute tested the skills of Niceto Paio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Sebastian Villa kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edmundo Espiga in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Niceto Paio saved Mustang V8 from getting behind. 75 minutes into the game, Ivan Navarro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Honduras's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mustang V8 the free kick. Jonathan Massa struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Lautaro Navarro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mustang V8. If Gadiel Bobadilla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luca Espinar's late challenge caught a Mustang V8's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luca Espinar helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Honduras getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Luca Espinar hit a great ball. Mustang V8's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.