Challenge

NatLihi Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Negev Hershtog started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 2 minutes into the game, Negev Hershtog recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Benito Sanz. Negev Hershtog showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. After some careless play in the Costa Rica defense, Yonathan Baner kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Benito Sanz. The Costa Rica fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Benito Sanz should have stopped the shot. Benito Sanz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Negev Hershtog in the 9th minute of the match. 15 minutes into the game, Negev Hershtog cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Benito Sanz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Benito Sanz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Negev Hershtog, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20th minute of the match, Yada Kleiman got a very nice opportunity to score, but Benito Sanz was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 25th minute the ball was on its way in behind Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With an all-out effort, Neve Lihi's Benito Sanz threw himself towards the right post 26 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Rafael Lucas, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. When Costa Rica's Axel Tasis in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Neve Lihi's goalie prevented a goal. Negev Hershtog received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Benito Sanz came out and tried to block the shot, but Negev Hershtog slotted it home off the left post making it 5-0 in the 37th minute. A collision led to Costa Rica getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Abel Carballo hit a great ball. 42 minutes into the game, Neve Lihi's Yada Kleiman nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Benito Sanz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. After a rather tough play, Costa Rica's Eliseo Noboa got a free kick in the 46th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 6-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Axel Tasis was the one to do the kick off. Benito Sanz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Negev Hershtog, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 57th minute, Alan Moruga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 60 minutes into the match, Costa Rica's goal looked a bit too open when Yada Kleiman came free, but Benito Sanz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 66 minutes into the game, Negev Hershtog cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 7-0. Benito Sanz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Neve Lihi booed when Costa Rica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alan Moruga didn't get a good kick on the ball. Axel Tasis's late challenge caught a Neve Lihi's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Axel Tasis helped the player get up and apologised. Axel Tasis hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. In the 77th minute, Efrain Moruga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 78th minute Negev Hershtog shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benito Sanz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 80th play minutes Uriel Zara shot 8-0, a short shot which went by Benito Sanz and just under the crossbar into goal. Costa Rica's Benito Sanz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yada Kleiman in the 85th minute of play. Lautaro Puig hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Negev Hershtog in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Benito Sanz saved Costa Rica from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shelah Azaria in the 89th minute of play forced Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alan Moruga kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match.