Challenge

NATIONAL STADIUM
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Francisco Seco made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5thth minute of the game Maximiliano Escribano who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC TOKIO's Tedj Djeziri was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Anther Benflis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Joaquin Gayoso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amine Larfaoui, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anther Benflis during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Uruguay made a substitution. Lucho Andrade replaced Kevin Carballal. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anther Benflis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anther Benflis in the 16th minute of play. Tedj Djeziri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximiliano Escribano in the 24th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Amine Larfaoui got free with Joaquin Gayoso in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alberto Gisbert recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, FC TOKIO's Mimoun Ouid Drioueche got a free kick in the 34th minute. In the 36th match minute, Uruguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Beldad to maneuver through the defense. 37 minutes into the match, Uruguay's goal looked a bit too open when Anther Benflis came free, but Joaquin Gayoso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Kamel Ibrir fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC TOKIO's protests and gave Kamel Ibrir a yellow card for diving instead. In the 38th minute, Kamel Ibrir hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 39th minute of the match Jaime Cazalla shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Tedj Djeziri showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Amine Larfaoui might have been able to make a better finish in the 41st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Joaquin Gayoso. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Amine Larfaoui ran back to his position shaking his head. If Maximiliano Escribano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Maximiliano Escribano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Tedj Djeziri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 47 minutes, Salim Skif mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC TOKIO and the Uruguay players grew even worse after the yellow card. Salim Skif kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

In the 54th match minute, Uruguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Gisbert to maneuver through the defense. After recieving a nice pass, FC TOKIO's Soltani Belkacem tried to score from far away in the 60th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anther Benflis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anther Benflis in the 65th minute of play. After 66 played minutes FC TOKIO got a freekick which was hit by Ahmed Bella. After 68 played minutes FC TOKIO got a freekick which was hit by Mimoun Ouid Drioueche. Maximiliano Escribano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tedj Djeziri having to interfere. If Francisco Seco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Anther Benflis hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Francisco Seco's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Tedj Djeziri firmly grabbed it by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anther Benflis in the 92nd minute of play forced Uruguay's goalkeeper Joaquin Gayoso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 93 minutes into the game, Bruno Beldad was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Uruguay's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC TOKIO the free kick. Bruno Beldad hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. In the 96th minute, Mimoun Ouid Drioueche hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC TOKIO's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.