Challenge

Allianz Phoenix stad
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) After having played for 9 minutes, Moises Fernandino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. El Salvador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Moises Fernandino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adhemar Teles in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ricardo Zorita saved El Salvador from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valentino Ferrant during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Moises Fernandino struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Luís Fábio Bezerra didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for El Salvador. The supporters of El Salvador booed when Phoenix Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afonsinho Costa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Moises Fernandino kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. A collision led to El Salvador getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Valentino Ferrant hit a great ball. In the 32nd minute, Marco Tamayo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Afonsinho Costa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Ricardo Zorita tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 38th minute, one of Phoenix Fc:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Phoenix Fc. Ricardo Zorita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adhemar Teles in the 44th minute of the match. The Phoenix Fc players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. El Salvador were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Moises Fernandino was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute Adhemar Teles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ricardo Zorita saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 55 minutes, Moises Fernandino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. El Salvador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Moises Fernandino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luís Fábio Bezerra made an important save on a dangerous shot by Moises Fernandino in the 58th minute. Ricardo Zorita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adhemar Teles, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. After having played for 64 minutes, Moises Fernandino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. El Salvador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Moises Fernandino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Moises Fernandino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Fábio Bezerra having to interfere. Ricardo Zorita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adhemar Teles, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Phoenix Fc's Luís Fábio Bezerra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Moises Fernandino in the 71st minute of play. After having played for 73 minutes, Moises Fernandino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. El Salvador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Moises Fernandino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 79th minute, Moises Fernandino left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The El Salvador fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Adhemar Teles's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ricardo Zorita read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. In the 87th match minute, El Salvador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Rubio to maneuver through the defense. After 90 minutes, Adhemar Teles made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. El Salvador's Ricardo Zorita tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. El Salvador's Ricardo Zorita played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Haroldo Brito in the 96th minute of play. El Salvador's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.