Challenge

B. B. Bats Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Portugal's Paio York 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. 2 minutes into the match, Bacardi Black Bats's goal looked a bit too open when Paio York came free, but Artur Brudzisz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bacardi Black Bats's Artur Brudzisz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amadeu Bessa in the 13th minute of play. Artur Brudzisz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amadeu Bessa in the 14th minute of the match. After 17 played minutes Bacardi Black Bats got a freekick which was hit by Marcelito Silva. Artur Brudzisz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Paio York's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. In the 19thth minute of the game Paio York who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bacardi Black Bats's Artur Brudzisz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 22 minutes of play, Bacardi Black Bats's Wojciech Grunwalski made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Máximo Laureano was left in no man's land by his defense there! Paio York scored 1-2 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Artur Brudzisz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 35th minute of the game Yuri Vargas made a throw-in which Paio York played forward. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paio York in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artur Brudzisz saved Bacardi Black Bats from getting behind. After 37 minutes Bacardi Black Bats's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Vítor Bettencourt who took care of the corner kick. 40 minutes into the match, Portugal's goalkeeper Máximo Laureano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Horaţiu Bacalbașa. 40 minutes into the match, Portugal's goalkeeper Máximo Laureano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Horaţiu Bacalbașa. 41 minutes into the match, Portugal's goal looked a bit too open when Horaţiu Bacalbașa came free, but Máximo Laureano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 43 minutes into the game, Andaka Raa threw the ball into play from the sideline. Bacardi Black Bats's Marcelito Silva quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After 46 played minutes Bacardi Black Bats got a freekick which was hit by Abílio Severiano. After 47 played minutes, Portugal's Vítor Bettencourt shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Artur Brudzisz came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Portugal reached it. After the first half Portugal were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Horaţiu Bacalbașa made the kick off in the second half. Máximo Laureano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wojciech Grunwalski in the 54th minute of the match. 55 minutes into the match, Bacardi Black Bats's goal looked a bit too open when Paio York came free, but Artur Brudzisz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristóvão França charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cristóvão França the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Cristóvão França hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Paio York might have been able to make a better finish in the 67th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Artur Brudzisz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Paio York ran back to his position shaking his head. 69 minutes into the match, Bacardi Black Bats's goalkeeper Artur Brudzisz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amadeu Bessa. Bacardi Black Bats's Germano Rosado was substituted for Quentin Platt. Bacardi Black Bats's Paulino Maia was substituted for Yao Liang Ming. 74 minutes in the game Yuri Vargas did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Gonçalo Fontoura. Portugal's Máximo Laureano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hermenegildo Rebelo in the 76th minute of play. In a very dangerous position, a player in Bacardi Black Bats fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 87th minute. Penalty! Artur Brudzisz had in the 89thth minute some difficulties stopping Amadeu Bessa's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball In the 89th minute, Amadeu Bessa made a precise shot to the right of Artur Brudzisz. Bacardi Black Bats's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. With splendid footwork Romão Mourato arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-5 by the left pole in the game's 93rd minute. Marcelito Silva made in the 96th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Wojciech Grunwalski immediately put the ball in play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Portugal walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.