Challenge

Est Metropolitano
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Š¢σяpiσиŠ's Erasmo Yeste 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. Pedro Manzanares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erasmo Yeste's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erasmo Yeste in the 6th minute of play. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Meriç Nurkan, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erasmo Yeste in the 10th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erasmo Yeste in the 13th minute of play. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amedeo Faccio in the 17th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Meriç Nurkan in the 19th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Antonio Indiano kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. 23 minutes into the match, Š¢σяpiσиŠ's Erasmo Yeste sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pedro Manzanares narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Abram Sarmiento came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the Colombia 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 Abram Sarmiento couldn't finish the play. After 28 played minutes Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Orlando Tafalla. After a rather tough play, Š¢σяpiσиŠ's Fortunato Domenghini got a free kick in the 35th minute. Amedeo Faccio might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Manzanares. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Amedeo Faccio ran back to his position shaking his head. If Meriç Nurkan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Peiter Mora, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Abram Sarmiento to strike the kick off in the second half. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erasmo Yeste, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 54 minutes into the match, Amedeo Faccio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Amedeo Faccio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Emílio Cordeiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pascual Carballar in the 59th minute of play. In the 60th minute Meriç Nurkan 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. 62 minutes into the match, Meriç Nurkan dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Pedro Manzanares, 0-2. Š¢σяpiσиŠ's Emílio Cordeiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Axel Montenegro in the 65th minute of play. If Axel Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Colombia's Axel Montenegro got a good chance for a goal in the 71st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Š¢σяpiσиŠ made a substitution. Gilberto Cardozo replaced Erasmo Yeste. In the 75th match minute, Š¢σяpiσиŠ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fortunato Domenghini to maneuver through the defense. Abram Secada recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Abram Secada blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Emílio Cordeiro having to make a save. Emílio Cordeiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abram Secada, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abram Secada blasted a shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Emílio Cordeiro having to make a save. Emílio Cordeiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abram Secada in the 85th minute of play. A collision led to Š¢σяpiσиŠ getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Fortunato Domenghini hit a great ball. 90 minutes into the match, Š¢σяpiσиŠ's goal looked a bit too open when Abram Secada came free, but Emílio Cordeiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 95 minutes into the match, Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gilberto Cardozo. Š¢σяpiσиŠ played a much better game than Colombia and deserved their victory. The Colombia players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.