Challenge

Tomas A. Duco
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Edmundo Espiga made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd minute Luca Espinar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernand Hierro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 4th minute Edmundo Espiga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernand Hierro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Guns And Roses defense, Edmundo Espiga kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fernand Hierro. The Guns And Roses fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fernand Hierro should have stopped the shot. If Valentín Carvallo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Moises Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Honduras's Edmundo Espiga in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guns And Roses's goalie prevented a goal. Edmundo Espiga took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fernand Hierro. Fernand Hierro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Jorge Arnas was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 20 minutes into the match. A collision led to Guns And Roses getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Jorge Arnas hit a great ball. Fernand Hierro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christian Sancho in the 22nd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edmundo Espiga in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fernand Hierro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 23 played minutes Guns And Roses got a freekick which was hit by Astor Garaona. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edmundo Espiga in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fernand Hierro saved Guns And Roses from getting behind. Ivan Navarro made in the 27th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Sebastian Villa. Fernand Hierro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmundo Espiga in the 28th minute of the match. If Sebastian Villa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 34 minutes in the game Valentín Carvallo did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Moises Tafalla. In the 37thth minute of the game Edmundo Espiga who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Guns And Roses's Fernand Hierro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 39 minutes into the match, Guns And Roses's goal looked a bit too open when Edmundo Espiga came free, but Fernand Hierro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, Guns And Roses's goal looked a bit too open when Sebastian Villa came free, but Fernand Hierro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 47th minute Edmundo Espiga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernand Hierro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Angelito Demaria stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Honduras booed when Guns And Roses was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Toni Molina didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fernand Hierro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmundo Espiga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fernand Hierro made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Sebastian Villa sent off a good shot on target. The Honduras fans' excitement grew in the 57th match minute when Honduras's Sebastian Villa looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 60 minutes into the game, Ivan Navarro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Honduras's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Guns And Roses the free kick. After a rather tough play, Honduras's Ivan Navarro got a free kick in the 61st minute. 64 minutes into the game, Edmundo Espiga recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Fernand Hierro. Edmundo Espiga showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-5. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Toni Molina during the 68th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Honduras booed when Guns And Roses was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Toni Molina didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 69 played minutes Sebastian Villa rounded Guns And Roses's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-6. Fernand Hierro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmundo Espiga in the 75th minute of the match. In the 76th minute Edmundo Espiga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernand Hierro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luca Espinar struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Fernand Hierro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Honduras. Fernand Hierro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edmundo Espiga's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. The supporters of Guns And Roses booed when Honduras was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luca Espinar didn't get a good kick on the ball. The throw-in from Valentín Carvallo in the 89th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Guns And Roses's Astor Garaona. Edmundo Espiga fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernand Hierro having to interfere. When the final whistle sounded Honduras left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Guns And Roses.