Challenge

Estadio DSJ
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) DEPORTIVO SJ's Filiberto Bermudez 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonathan Marko got free with Patrick Armstrong in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Isidro Christobal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robert Ununger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 15 minutes, Josef Mohammad mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the DEPORTIVO SJ and the ManagerZone Crew players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 15 played minutes DEPORTIVO SJ got a freekick which was hit by Josef Mohammad. Patrick Armstrong showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 潘林凡, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. When Anderson Schulle fell near the penalty area in the 19th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ManagerZone Crew's protests and gave Anderson Schulle a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to ManagerZone Crew getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Anderson Schulle hit a great ball. After 20 played minutes ManagerZone Crew got a freekick which was hit by Thorsten Dietz. In the 26th minute Adrian Våleman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isidro Christobal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Peter Linkhorst in the 32nd minute of play forced DEPORTIVO SJ's goalkeeper Isidro Christobal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Peter Linkhorst in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Isidro Christobal saved DEPORTIVO SJ from getting behind. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 40th minute of the game. One of DEPORTIVO SJ:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of ManagerZone Crew:s goal. DEPORTIVO SJ:s Isidro Christobal showed great skill when he stopped Adrian Våleman:s penalty. Mark Dimech kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. A collision led to DEPORTIVO SJ getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Filiberto Bermudez hit a great ball. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Peter Linkhorst stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in DEPORTIVO SJ's zone, Thorbjörn Olerius stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Isidro Christobal came out of the goal and Thorbjörn Olerius tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thorbjörn Olerius struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Isidro Christobal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ManagerZone Crew. Robert Ununger received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Isidro Christobal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 57th match minute, DEPORTIVO SJ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fulgencio Beremundo to maneuver through the defense. When ManagerZone Crew's Peter Linkhorst in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DEPORTIVO SJ's goalie prevented a goal. 61 minutes into the match, Josef Mohammad had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Patrick Armstrong. ManagerZone Crew's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Josef Mohammad was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. The supporters of ManagerZone Crew booed when DEPORTIVO SJ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filiberto Bermudez didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of DEPORTIVO SJ booed when ManagerZone Crew was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thorbjörn Olerius didn't get a good kick on the ball. 潘林凡 scored 2-0 in the 79th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Patrick Armstrong, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Robert Ununger recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. ManagerZone Crew's Patrick Armstrong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filiberto Bermudez in the 86th minute of play. Isidro Christobal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Ununger, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. ManagerZone Crew's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Adrian Våleman in the 90th minute. There was no doubt that DEPORTIVO SJ were the better team. DEPORTIVO SJ's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.