Challenge

Est Metropolitano
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Colombia's Abram Sarmiento started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 5 minutes into the game, F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's Francesc Pla 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, 0-1. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antoni Villarroel in the 10th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's goalkeeper Alejandro Verdu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Axel Montenegro. In the 15th minute Antoni Villarroel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 16th minute Francesc Pla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kevin Mastache blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alejandro Verdu having to make a save. Alejandro Verdu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Abram Sarmiento's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antoni Villarroel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 22 minutes into the match, Colombia's goal looked a bit too open when Francesc Pla came free, but Pedro Manzanares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 29th minute, Bubu Denat made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Antoni Villarroel in the 31st minute of play. Kevin Mastache struck a weak shot in the 32nd minute. Alejandro Verdu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Colombia. Gică Popescu kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bubu Denat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36thth minute of the game Bubu Denat who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Colombia's Pedro Manzanares was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's Alejandro Verdu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA from getting a goal against them. The audience was convinced that Abram Sarmiento's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alejandro Verdu was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santino Seco in the 42nd minute of play forced F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's goalkeeper Alejandro Verdu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 43rd match minute, F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Neal Messer to maneuver through the defense. Pedro Manzanares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Antoni Villarroel's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. Axel Montenegro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Alejandro Verdu made a huge save. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Antonio Indiano charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Antonio Indiano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Colombia's Antonio Indiano got a free kick in the 52nd minute. 56 minutes into the match, F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's goal looked a bit too open when Abram Sarmiento came free, but Alejandro Verdu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alejandro Verdu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santino Seco in the 60th minute of play. F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA made a substitution. Marc Vilaplana replaced Ludovít Reis. F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA were awarded a corner in the 65th minute after Colombia's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joan Puig took the corner. A very nice done corner allowed Antoni Villarroel to score against Pedro Manzanares in Colombia's goal. 0-3 after 65 minutes. Colombia's Abram Secada was substituted for Axel Montenegro. After 71 played minutes F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA got a freekick which was hit by Federico Zanetti. Pedro Manzanares made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Antoni Villarroel sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Bubu Denat managed to get in a good position for a shot. F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's supporters rose to their feet, but Bubu Denat was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pedro Manzanares breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ignacio Mastache in the 80th minute of play forced F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's goalkeeper Alejandro Verdu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's Alejandro Verdu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ignacio Mastache in the 82nd minute of play. Alejandro Verdu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abram Secada, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Alejandro Verdu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abram Secada in the 89th minute of play. Alejandro Verdu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ignacio Mastache, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. In the 91st minute Marino Ramos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marino Ramos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Pedro Manzanares made a huge save.