Challenge

Estadio 25 de MAYO
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Well-Well O'Connell got the match started through his kick off. 13 minutes into the match, Colombia's goal looked a bit too open when Ionică Leu came free, but Pedro Manzanares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lautaro Morales showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Pedro Manzanares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Andres Barto in the 17th minute. In the 19th minute, Well-Well O'Connell 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. The supporters of Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Orlando Tafalla didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot by Andres Barto from long distance, 24 minutes into the match, got Pedro Manzanares's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Lautaro Morales took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pascual Carballar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 31 minutes, Abram Sarmiento made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ's Lautaro Morales tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Pedro Manzanares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Well-Well O'Connell's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. Well-Well O'Connell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abram Sarmiento didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andres Barto in the 45th minute of play. When Andres Barto came up free with the goalie in the 47th minute, the Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ 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 Andres Barto couldn't finish the play. After the first half Colombia were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Abram Sarmiento was the one to do the kick off. Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ's Andres Barto got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 56th minute, Orlando Tafalla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andres Barto in the 56th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 58 minutes into the game, Santino Seco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Colombia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ the free kick. Santino Seco hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andres Barto, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Well-Well O'Connell in the 60th minute of play. Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ's Gaspar Ubelteso was substituted for Eliseo Rivero. Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ's Gaspar Ubelteso 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. Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ's He Song got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 67 minutes into the match, Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ's He Song sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pedro Manzanares narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 68th minute, He Song made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Colombia made a substitution. Abram Secada replaced Axel Montenegro. Colombia made a substitution. Ignacio Mastache replaced Abram Sarmiento. In the 74th minute, He Song 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. After 77 played minutes Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Joshua Garrido. 81 minutes had been played when some careless play by Colombia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gaspar Ubelteso was slow to take the kick. During this time Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ's players had a chance to rest. A well-hit corner resulted in İrfan Sancar heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. With a little luck, Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ's Lautaro Morales got control of the ball when Pascual Carballar tried to sneak it across the goal line. 87 minutes into the game, Colombia's Santino Seco nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lautaro Morales made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from He Song, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. He Song scored 3-2 in the 96th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pedro Manzanares, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ψ S.F 25 de Mayo Ψ walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.