Challenge

Air Albania
Spectators: 52 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 12, VIP seats: 1) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sultan-Mehmet Khan got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute Julian Murillo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Spase Kastrati saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Spase Kastrati showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julian Murillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. 11 minutes into the match, Julian Murillo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Spase Kastrati. ✩ Pep Team ✩'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Julian Murillo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Franck Gamel in the 19th minute of play forced Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 20 minutes into the match, ✩ Pep Team ✩'s goal looked a bit too open when Julian Murillo came free, but Spase Kastrati reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by ✩ Pep Team ✩'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Luz Tejedor was slow to take the kick. During this time Peru's players had a chance to rest. ✩ Pep Team ✩'s Spase Kastrati played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Julian Murillo in the 24th minute of play. Julian Murillo struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Spase Kastrati didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Peru. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Murillo in the 28th minute of play forced ✩ Pep Team ✩'s goalkeeper Spase Kastrati to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eliseo Mina was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Julian Murillo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Spase Kastrati read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. Spase Kastrati took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Murillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Spase Kastrati showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julian Murillo in the 42nd minute of the match. Anthony Alvarado hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. 46 minutes into the match, ✩ Pep Team ✩'s goal looked a bit too open when Julian Murillo came free, but Spase Kastrati reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 47 minutes had been played when some careless play by ✩ Pep Team ✩'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Luz Tejedor was slow to take the kick. During this time Peru's players had a chance to rest. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

50 minutes into the match, ✩ Pep Team ✩'s goal looked a bit too open when Julian Murillo came free, but Spase Kastrati reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 54thth minute of the game Sultan-Mehmet Khan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Peru's Rolando Noboa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sultan-Mehmet Khan in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rolando Noboa saved Peru from getting behind. ✩ Pep Team ✩'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Xu Wei Mo in the 62nd minute. ✩ Pep Team ✩'s Xu Wei Mo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rolando Noboa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After a rather tough play, ✩ Pep Team ✩'s Meng Yao Ao got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Spase Kastrati took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Murillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th minute Sultan-Mehmet Khan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rolando Noboa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Julian Murillo came up free with the goalie in the 81st minute, the Peru 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 Julian Murillo couldn't finish the play. Peru's Eliseo Alcocer was substituted for Moises Gayoso. Peru made a substitution. Antonio Tenorio replaced Luz Tejedor. Meng Yao Ao kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. When ✩ Pep Team ✩'s Sultan-Mehmet Khan in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Peru's goalie prevented a goal. The throw-in from Meng Yao Ao in the 93rd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Peru's Alonso Berganza. After 95 played minutes Peru got a freekick which was hit by Anthony Alvarado. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.