Challenge

Arena de la Bestia
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Abram Sarmiento got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carlos Fernando Faria in the 5th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Colombia's zone, Carlos Fernando Faria stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal and Carlos Fernando Faria tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 9 minutes into the game, La Bestia Negra's Carlos Fernando Faria nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Manzanares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save Colombia from getting a goal against them. In the 16th minute Axel Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Radoslaw Oleszak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 20 played minutes La Bestia Negra got a freekick which was hit by Falcão Vasconcelos. An unexpectedly hard shot by Axel Montenegro in the 21st minute of play forced La Bestia Negra's goalkeeper Radoslaw Oleszak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carlos Fernando Faria's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Manzanares read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. Radoslaw Oleszak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Axel Montenegro in the 26th minute of play. In the 27th minute Axel Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Radoslaw Oleszak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 29 minutes in the game, George Orășan fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Pedro Manzanares having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abram Sarmiento in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Radoslaw Oleszak saved La Bestia Negra from getting behind. 35 minutes into the match, La Bestia Negra's goal looked a bit too open when Abram Sarmiento came free, but Radoslaw Oleszak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 36th minute, Axel Montenegro 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: 1-1. In the 40th match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pascual Carballar to maneuver through the defense. In the 43rd match minute, La Bestia Negra was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Cardozo to maneuver through the defense. In the 44th minute of the match Axel Montenegro sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Radoslaw Oleszak skillfully saved the ball. Carlos Fernando Faria could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 48th minute of the match, but Pedro Manzanares made a huge save. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Carlos Fernando Faria made a kick off. Abram Sarmiento's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Radoslaw Oleszak read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 53rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santino Seco in the 58th minute of play forced La Bestia Negra's goalkeeper Radoslaw Oleszak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. La Bestia Negra made a substitution. Ulf Möller replaced Germano Pena. La Bestia Negra's Diguinho Seco was substituted for Carlos Fernando Faria. 62 minutes into the game, Luis Cazalla threw the ball into play from the sideline. La Bestia Negra's Filomeno Martxot quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Falcão Vasconcelos charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Falcão Vasconcelos the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 67th minute, Falcão Vasconcelos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Colombia made a substitution. Abram Secada replaced Axel Montenegro. After a rather tough play, La Bestia Negra's Falcão Vasconcelos got a free kick in the 68th minute. In the 71st minute the ball was on its way in behind Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some careless play in the Colombia defense, Diguinho Seco kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pedro Manzanares. The Colombia fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pedro Manzanares should have stopped the shot. Diguinho Seco struck a weak shot in the 76th 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 La Bestia Negra. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ignacio Mastache in the 78th minute of play forced La Bestia Negra's goalkeeper Radoslaw Oleszak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 82nd minute, Diguinho Seco ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pedro Manzanares was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2. The supporters of La Bestia Negra booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abram Secada didn't get a good kick on the ball. La Bestia Negra's George Orășan quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Antonio Indiano, made in the 88th minute of the game. 88 minutes into the game, La Bestia Negra's Diguinho Seco nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Manzanares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. 93 minutes into the match, Colombia's Ignacio Mastache sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Radoslaw Oleszak narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Diguinho Seco in the 94th minute of play.