Challenge

Colosseum
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ladislao Harriet took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Empire of Soccer's goal looked a bit too open when Kevin Mastache came free, but Uriel Malvin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ladislao Harriet'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 8th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Empire of Soccer's zone, Kevin Mastache stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Uriel Malvin came out of the goal and Kevin Mastache tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Colombia's Pascual Carballar got a free kick in the 10th minute. Ladislao Harriet in the 11thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Pedro Manzanares, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ladislao Harriet in the 14th minute of play. In the 15th minute, Empire of Soccer's Ladislao Harriet dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pavlos Galanopoulos in the 18th minute of play. A collision led to Empire of Soccer getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Ladislao Harriet hit a great ball. When Axel Montenegro came up free with the goalie in the 22nd minute, the Colombia 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 Axel Montenegro couldn't finish the play. 23 minutes into the match, Joshua Garrido notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Empire of Soccer's Uriel Malvin. Uriel Malvin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Uriel Malvin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Axel Montenegro in the 26th minute of the match. If Axel Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 28 minutes into the match, Empire of Soccer's goal looked a bit too open when Axel Montenegro came free, but Uriel Malvin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ladislao Harriet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36th minute, Axel Montenegro ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Uriel Malvin was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. The supporters of Empire of Soccer booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santino Seco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedro Manzanares was a little too slow when Ladislao Harriet got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 41st minute. The score was now 2-2. Ladislao Harriet fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Manzanares having to interfere. Ladislao Harriet struck a weak shot in the 47th 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 Empire of Soccer. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

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. If Furo Bolas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Colombia's Pascual Carballar managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Furo Bolas in the 53 minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abram Sarmiento in the 58th minute of play forced Empire of Soccer's goalkeeper Uriel Malvin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 60 played minutes Empire of Soccer got a freekick which was hit by 김 용. Empire of Soccer's Uriel Malvin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save Empire of Soccer from getting a goal against them. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teukros Diplarakos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teukros Diplarakos in the 64th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 66th minute of the match Empire of Soccer got a corner. Colombia's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Furo Bolas ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Furo Bolas almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Colombia's Pedro Manzanares did a great save. Through an outstanding action, after 67 minutes, Uriel Malvin successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pavlos Galanopoulos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ladislao Harriet in the 70th minute of play. Abram Sarmiento hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Colombia made a substitution. Abram Secada replaced Axel Montenegro. The supporters of Empire of Soccer booed when Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abram Sarmiento didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ladislao Harriet in the 73rd minute of the match. In the 77th 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ladislao Harriet in the 82nd minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 83rd minute, Hernán Grana made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-2. Uriel Malvin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ignacio Mastache in the 87th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Empire of Soccer had won after a very even match.