Challenge

Valhalla Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tomas Berganza made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, Hector-Luis Arzola had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcos Cotilla. Panama's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Hector-Luis Arzola was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. With a little luck, Panama's Marcos Cotilla got control of the ball when Hector-Luis Arzola tried to sneak it across the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hector-Luis Arzola. Salas Larrinzar kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Matthew Garrido kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Marcos Cotilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hector-Luis Arzola in the 19th minute of play. Zacarias Cabrero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Berganza in the 28th minute of play. 35 minutes into the match, Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hector Bobis. 40 minutes into the game, Hector Bobis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Marcos Cotilla was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Hector-Luis Arzola scored 4-0 in the 46th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marcos Cotilla, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hector-Luis Arzola was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, Panama's Dylan Sarmiento got a free kick in the 51st minute. In the 53rd minute Azul Y Plomo were awarded a corner. Hector Bobis went to the cornerflag to take it. José Macías was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Isidoro Sarmiento could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Zacarias Cabrero made a huge save. Azul Y Plomo's Zacarias Cabrero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isidoro Sarmiento in the 58th minute of play. Zacarias Cabrero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isidoro Sarmiento in the 62nd minute. When Hector-Luis Arzola came up free with the goalie in the 64th minute, the Azul Y Plomo 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 Hector-Luis Arzola couldn't finish the play. Abraham Alguacil hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. In the 71st minute, Hector-Luis Arzola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hector-Luis Arzola fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Cotilla having to interfere. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hector-Luis Arzola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hector Bobis in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcos Cotilla prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 83rd minute of the match Azul Y Plomo got a corner. Panama's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Hector Bobis ran over to the corner to take the kick. Azul Y Plomo's Hector Bobis was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Marcos Cotilla in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Azul Y Plomo's Hector-Luis Arzola in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Panama's goalie prevented a goal. Hector Bobis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Marcos Cotilla tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 92 minutes, Abraham Alguacil managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Panama's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abraham Alguacil was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Panama's Matthew Garrido got a free kick in the 94th minute. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hector Bobis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. There was no doubt that Azul Y Plomo were the better team. Azul Y Plomo's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.