Challenge

Est Rommel Fernández
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Federico Canzano got the match started through his kick off. Alex Sciotto hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. In the 9th minute Isidoro Sarmiento shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Amos Iovine saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 15 minutes into the game, Federico Canzano cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Marcos Cotilla was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Marcos Cotilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Pocobello in the 17th minute of the match. Abraham Alguacil's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Amos Iovine firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 30th minute, Jose Carita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 33rd minute, Tomas Berganza 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. Amos Iovine showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Berganza, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. After 36 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Miralles. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diego Marinelli in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcos Cotilla prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Amos Iovine showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidoro Sarmiento, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Berganza in the 47th minute of play forced Teddy Team's goalkeeper Amos Iovine to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Amos Iovine took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Berganza in the 56th minute of play forced Teddy Team's goalkeeper Amos Iovine to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Federico Canzano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Cotilla having to interfere. Emanuele Festuccia kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Berganza in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Amos Iovine prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Canzano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th minute Tomas Berganza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Amos Iovine saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Teddy Team's Amos Iovine played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isidoro Sarmiento in the 77th minute of play. Teddy Team's Fedele Alessandrini was substituted for Emanuele Festuccia. A collision led to Panama getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Alex Cambeiro hit a great ball. Ettore Colelli kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Matthew Garrido charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Matthew Garrido the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Matthew Garrido kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. A hard shot by Flavio Gargano from long distance, 84 minutes into the match, got Marcos Cotilla's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After a rather tough play, Teddy Team's Diego Marinelli got a free kick in the 86th minute. A collision led to Teddy Team getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Fedele Alessandrini hit a great ball. Amos Iovine took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 92nd match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matthew Garrido to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 94 minutes, Abraham Alguacil managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Panama's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abraham Alguacil was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Panama had won after a very even match.