Challenge

Camp Nou
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Berganza kicked off to start the match. In the 5th match minute, FC Barcelona was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Li Ping Guang to maneuver through the defense. In the 7th minute, Florencio Veronica hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 7 minutes into the match, FC Barcelona's goal looked a bit too open when Abraham Alguacil came free, but Oscar Quinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Oscar Quinto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abraham Alguacil in the 14th minute of the match. Marcos Cotilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdurrezzak Tankut in the 17th minute of the match. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abdurrezzak Tankut, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Abraham Alguacil recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Panama booed when FC Barcelona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Florencio Veronica didn't get a good kick on the ball. Oscar Quinto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 26th minute of play. Isidoro Sarmiento struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Oscar Quinto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Panama. Jose Carita charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jose Carita the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

After 55 played minutes FC Barcelona got a freekick which was hit by Li Ping Guang. Oscar Quinto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abraham Alguacil in the 59th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Abraham Alguacil could shoot a difficult shot in the 60th minute, which Oscar Quinto however easily saved by the left post. After 64 minutes of play, Panama's Dylan Sarmiento made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Oscar Quinto was left in no man's land by his defense there! If Miguel Miralles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abdurrezzak Tankut in the 69th minute of play. Oscar Quinto made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Isidoro Sarmiento sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Isidoro Sarmiento got free with Oscar Quinto in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, FC Barcelona's Florencio Veronica got a free kick in the 84th minute. 84 minutes into the match, FC Barcelona's goal looked a bit too open when Abraham Alguacil came free, but Oscar Quinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 86 minutes into the match, Abdurrezzak Tankut notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Panama's Marcos Cotilla. Marcos Cotilla was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 90 minutes into the match, FC Barcelona's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Oscar Quinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jose Carita hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. The FC Barcelona fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Panama were clearly better and deserved to take the win.