Challenge

National stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Martyn Grablenov started the match with the kick off. If Alfred Krachkovskiy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of GARIBALDI FC booed when Kyrgyzstan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marat Okonnikov didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, Lázaro Ekain managed to get in a good position for a shot. GARIBALDI FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Lázaro Ekain was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Timofey Babitskiy breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 15 minutes into the game, Kyrgyzstan's Marat Okonnikov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rene Llorian made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. 20 minutes into the match, GARIBALDI FC's goal looked a bit too open when Martyn Grablenov came free, but Rene Llorian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of GARIBALDI FC booed when Kyrgyzstan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afanasiy Karpov didn't get a good kick on the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Darío Eagles had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Timofey Babitskiy. Kyrgyzstan's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Darío Eagles was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Yuriy Lobanovskiy might have been able to make a better finish in the 27th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rene Llorian. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Yuriy Lobanovskiy ran back to his position shaking his head. 32 minutes into the match, Kyrgyzstan's goal looked a bit too open when Lázaro Ekain came free, but Timofey Babitskiy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd match minute, Kyrgyzstan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Viktor Izmailov to maneuver through the defense. Mile Letina received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Timofey Babitskiy tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lázaro Ekain stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Kyrgyzstan's defense didn't have a chance, in the 51st minute, when Lázaro Ekain scored to the left of an out of position Timofey Babitskiy, making the score, 2-2. After a defensive mix-up in Kyrgyzstan's zone, Lázaro Ekain stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Timofey Babitskiy came out of the goal and Lázaro Ekain tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Timofey Babitskiy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darío Eagles in the 59th minute of play. After 61 minutes of play, GARIBALDI FC's Darío Eagles made it 2-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Timofey Babitskiy was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 64th match minute, Kyrgyzstan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martyn Grablenov to maneuver through the defense. 67 minutes into the game, Darío Eagles was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. GARIBALDI FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kyrgyzstan the free kick. After 68 played minutes GARIBALDI FC got a freekick which was hit by Darío Eagles. Timofey Babitskiy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lázaro Ekain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Eduard Hourani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When GARIBALDI FC's Lázaro Ekain in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kyrgyzstan's goalie prevented a goal. 76 minutes into the match, GARIBALDI FC's Eduard Hourani sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Timofey Babitskiy narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Filimon Bolshakov hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. GARIBALDI FC's Nicolas Eduino was substituted for Raul Transito. In the 79th match minute, Kyrgyzstan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filimon Bolshakov to maneuver through the defense. Timofey Babitskiy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lázaro Ekain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Martyn Grablenov fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kyrgyzstan's protests and gave Martyn Grablenov a yellow card for diving instead. After 83 played minutes Kyrgyzstan got a freekick which was hit by Martyn Grablenov. GARIBALDI FC made a substitution. Dedê Koehler replaced Hugo Jacinto. In the 85th minute, GARIBALDI FC's Lázaro Ekain ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Timofey Babitskiy. Timofey Babitskiy yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-4. Darío Eagles struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Timofey Babitskiy didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for GARIBALDI FC. 93 minutes into the game, GARIBALDI FC's Lázaro Ekain nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Timofey Babitskiy made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-5. The GARIBALDI FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.