Federation Clash Challenge

Swatar Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Zhu Chao Guang kicked off to start the match. Mike Axisa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zhu Chao Guang in the 3rd minute of the match. 7 minutes into the game, Catarinense F.C.'s Zhu Chao Guang nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mike Axisa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 9th minute, Swatar United FC's Owen Grech Cumbo dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Zhu Chao Guang struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Mike Axisa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Catarinense F.C.. Swatar United FC's Mike Axisa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zhu Chao Guang in the 16th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mario Salerno got free with José Chilavert in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zhu Chao Guang in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mike Axisa saved Swatar United FC from getting behind. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by Swatar United FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sergio Verdi was slow to take the kick. During this time Catarinense F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. 28 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zhu Chao Guang came free, but Mike Axisa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Catarinense F.C.'s José Chilavert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Owen Grech Cumbo in the 30th minute of play. 31 minutes into the game, Zhu Chao Guang cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Mike Axisa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 36th minute of the game. One of Swatar United FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Catarinense F.C.:s goal. In the 37th minute there was a penalty for Catarinense F.C.. Amarante Sierra stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Mike Axisa. 1-3. 39 minutes into the match, Catarinense F.C.'s Zhu Chao Guang sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mike Axisa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 41st minute Catarinense F.C. were awarded a corner. Sergio Verdi went to the cornerflag to take it. Catarinense F.C.'s Sergio Verdi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mike Axisa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mario Salerno was the one to do the kick off. Brian Blanco kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. 64 minutes into the match, Catarinense F.C.'s Zhu Chao Guang sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mike Axisa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 70th minute, Zhu Chao Guang left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Catarinense F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. If Owen Grech Cumbo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Sebastian Pârcălab managed to get in a good position for a shot. Swatar United FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Sebastian Pârcălab was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. José Chilavert breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. José Chilavert showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sebastian Pârcălab, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Mike Axisa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zhu Chao Guang, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. A hard shot 82 in the game by Zhu Chao Guang from a close distance when the talented Mike Axisa managed to make a qualified save. Swatar United FC's players were relieved. In the 83rd minute, Zhu Chao Guang left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Catarinense F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-5. After 89 minutes of play, Catarinense F.C.'s Zhu Chao Guang made it 1-6 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mike Axisa was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Zhu Chao Guang in the 92nd minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. José Chilavert showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Owen Grech Cumbo in the 93rd minute of the match. Zhu Chao Guang could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 96th minute of the match, but Mike Axisa made a huge save. The Swatar United FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Catarinense F.C.'s performance. The match ended with a win for Catarinense F.C..