Federation Clash Challenge

Arena Palestra Ceará
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Örjan Björkdahl started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arturo Zapolski in the 7th minute of play forced PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalkeeper John Osomo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th minute of the match, Clarence Seedorf got a very nice opportunity to score, but Thiago Leiva was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. When LEBEG Team's Serginho Ramos in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalie prevented a goal. 15 minutes into the match, Arturo Zapolski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of John Osomo. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arturo Zapolski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. 18 minutes into the game, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Örjan Björkdahl nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Thiago Leiva made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalkeeper John Osomo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 26th minute, Fabio Di Meo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th minute, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Örjan Björkdahl ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Thiago Leiva. Thiago Leiva yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. John Osomo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Zapolski in the 32nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arturo Zapolski in the 35th minute of play forced PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalkeeper John Osomo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Örjan Björkdahl in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Thiago Leiva prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 39 minutes into the match, Örjan Björkdahl had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thiago Leiva. LEBEG Team's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Örjan Björkdahl was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. John Osomo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Delmiro Etxekopar, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. John Osomo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Serginho Ramos, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Arturo Zapolski to make the kick off. John Osomo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Delmiro Etxekopar, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Thiago Leiva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Örjan Björkdahl in the 55th minute of the match. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind LEBEG Team's goalkeeper Thiago Leiva, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arturo Zapolski in the 61st minute of play forced PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalkeeper John Osomo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Delmiro Etxekopar got free with John Osomo in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Örjan Björkdahl received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Thiago Leiva tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Edgard Dubardo fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's protests and gave Edgard Dubardo a yellow card for diving instead. John Osomo was a little too slow when Serginho Ramos got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 79th minute. The score was now 4-2. LEBEG Team made a substitution. Achille Santo replaced Fabio Di Meo. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind LEBEG Team's goalkeeper Thiago Leiva, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 89 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Achille Santo came free, but John Osomo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of LEBEG Team booed when PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ademar Rodrigues didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jo-Wilfried Zaaboub in the 93rd minute of play forced PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalkeeper John Osomo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.