Challenge

Arkham Asylum Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Serkan Gaar made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute, Frank Cremer-Ricken got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Serkan Gaar kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Joaquin Gayoso. That made the score 1-0 in the 7 minute of play. Serkan Gaar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serkan Gaar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 17 minutes into the match, Uruguay's goal looked a bit too open when Serkan Gaar came free, but Joaquin Gayoso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gotham Saray FC's Apolo Egoitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francisco Seco in the 19th minute of play. Apolo Egoitz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximiliano Escribano in the 24th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Seco in the 32nd minute of play forced Gotham Saray FC's goalkeeper Apolo Egoitz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Francisco Seco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Apolo Egoitz having to interfere. In the 36th minute, Bruno Beldad hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Frank Cremer-Ricken recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 39 minutes into the match, Gotham Saray FC's goal looked a bit too open when Francisco Seco came free, but Apolo Egoitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 41 minutes into the game, Jorge Sainz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Uruguay's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gotham Saray FC the free kick. Jorge Sainz kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Apolo Egoitz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco Seco in the 44th minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

51 minutes into the match, Gotham Saray FC's goalkeeper Apolo Egoitz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Maximiliano Escribano. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Gotham Saray FC's goalkeeper Apolo Egoitz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Francisco Seco got free with Apolo Egoitz in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 56 minutes had been played when some careless play by Gotham Saray FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jaime Cazalla was slow to take the kick. During this time Uruguay's players had a chance to rest. Gotham Saray FC's Apolo Egoitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francisco Seco in the 61st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Gotham Saray FC's Frank Cremer-Ricken got a free kick in the 63rd minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Uruguay's Francisco Seco slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Apolo Egoitz. That made the score 1-1 after 64 minutes of play. In the 69th minute, Uruguay's Maximiliano Escribano ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Apolo Egoitz. Apolo Egoitz yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Halil Ratkowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Gotham Saray FC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Halil Ratkowski hit a great ball. Francisco Seco kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Uruguay's zone, Serkan Gaar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joaquin Gayoso came out of the goal and Serkan Gaar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gotham Saray FC's Willibald Holzenkamp was substituted for Niko Kalweit. If Willibald Holzenkamp had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Gotham Saray FC's Willibald Holzenkamp got a free kick in the 86th minute. Maximiliano Escribano scored 1-3 in the 88th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Apolo Egoitz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Willibald Holzenkamp in the 92nd minute of play forced Uruguay's goalkeeper Joaquin Gayoso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Francisco Seco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Uruguay's supporters rose to their feet, but Francisco Seco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Apolo Egoitz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Frank Cremer-Ricken fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Gayoso having to interfere. Maximiliano Escribano charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Maximiliano Escribano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Uruguay's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.