Challenge

Marcio Arena
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, 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. Abram Sarmiento started the match with the kick off. 10 minutes into the match, Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Efe Kurt. Kevin Mastache's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Talat Zaik read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abram Sarmiento in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Talat Zaik saved Real Salsa F.C. from getting behind. The supporters of Colombia booed when Real Salsa F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afşin Sirer didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Colombia's Abram Sarmiento in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Salsa F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 19th minute, Kevin Mastache left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Colombia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Pedro Manzanares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Efe Kurt in the 26th minute. After 30 minutes, Ömer Halisdemir mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Real Salsa F.C. and the Colombia players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 30 played minutes Real Salsa F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Ömer Halisdemir. 31 minutes into the match, Colombia's Axel Montenegro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Talat Zaik narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Colombia's Abram Sarmiento in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Salsa F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Real Salsa F.C.'s Eren Bülbül got a free kick in the 34th minute. Real Salsa F.C.'s Seyfullah Yerlikaya was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pedro Manzanares in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Pedro Manzanares made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Efe Kurt sent off a good shot on target. After 48 played minutes Real Salsa F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Ömer Halisdemir. 49 minutes into the game, Abram Sarmiento cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Talat Zaik was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 55th minute Axel Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Talat Zaik saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Kevin Mastache managed to get in a good position for a shot. Colombia's supporters rose to their feet, but Kevin Mastache was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Talat Zaik breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 59 played minutes Real Salsa F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Mustafa Hakan Veziroğlu. In the 60th match minute, Real Salsa F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mustafa Hakan Veziroğlu to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Real Salsa F.C.'s Talat Zaik got control of the ball when Kevin Mastache tried to sneak it across the goal line. Afşin Sirer's late challenge caught a Colombia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Afşin Sirer helped the player get up and apologised. Sungurhan Güleç struck a weak shot in the 67th 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 Real Salsa F.C.. When Pascual Carballar fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Colombia's protests and gave Pascual Carballar a yellow card for diving instead. In the 76th match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pascual Carballar to maneuver through the defense. Colombia's Abram Secada was substituted for Axel Montenegro. Colombia's Ignacio Mastache was substituted for Abram Sarmiento. After a rather tough play, Colombia's Pascual Carballar got a free kick in the 78th minute. Seyfullah Yerlikaya kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. 80 minutes into the match, Real Salsa F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ignacio Mastache came free, but Talat Zaik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 84 minutes had been played when some careless play by Real Salsa F.C.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kevin Mastache was slow to take the kick. During this time Colombia's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Colombia's corner Samuel Navarro fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Talat Zaik quite easily take care of the ball. In the 85th minute, Ignacio Mastache got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Ömer Halisdemir kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. 91 minutes into the match, Real Salsa F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ignacio Mastache came free, but Talat Zaik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Colombia booed when Real Salsa F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Seyfullah Yerlikaya didn't get a good kick on the ball. 95 minutes into the game, Colombia's Abram Secada nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Talat Zaik made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. In the 99th minute, Ignacio Mastache made a precise shot to the right of Talat Zaik. Real Salsa F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-5. The Colombia supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Colombia would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.