Federation Clash Challenge

Pablo Comelli
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Xepe Godan got the match started through his kick off. 9 minutes into the match, Cimarrones F.C.'s goalkeeper Themba Takane had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Xepe Godan. 11 minutes into the match, Cimarrones F.C.'s goalkeeper Themba Takane had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Christian Urdin. Serafin Bernal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ubarna Donallo in the 12th minute of play. In the 16th minute, Rodney Madaria hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 18 minutes Cimarrones F.C.'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Marcos Acuña who took care of the corner kick. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Talleres de Escalada's goalkeeper Serafin Bernal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 23rd minute, Xepe Godan 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. Carmichael Cridland hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Themba Takane made an important save on a dangerous shot by Xepe Godan in the 34th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Urdin in the 39th minute of play forced Cimarrones F.C.'s goalkeeper Themba Takane to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 43rd match minute, Cimarrones F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carmichael Cridland to maneuver through the defense. In the 47th match minute, Cimarrones F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodney Madaria to maneuver through the defense. After 48 played minutes Cimarrones F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Rodney Madaria. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Natalio Nazario stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 62nd minute Xepe Godan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Themba Takane saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 63rd minute, Virgo Pechal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Cimarrones F.C. booed when Talleres de Escalada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Virgo Pechal didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Natalio Nazario got free with Serafin Bernal in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 68thth minute of the game Fang Lang Mo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cimarrones F.C.'s Themba Takane was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 70th minute Fang Lang Mo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Themba Takane saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Talleres de Escalada made a substitution. Natalio Gagriel replaced Marcos Acuña. After 74 minutes Cimarrones F.C.'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Natalio Gagriel who took care of the corner kick. Virgo Pechal made a great header on Talleres de Escalada's corner, it was just that Cimarrones F.C.'s Themba Takane managed to reach the ball for a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Virgo Pechal in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Themba Takane saved Cimarrones F.C. from getting behind. Themba Takane stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Virgo Pechal's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. Ubarna Donallo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Themba Takane showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ezequiel Monico, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. 81 minutes into the match, Cimarrones F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ezequiel Monico came free, but Themba Takane reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 82 minutes into the match, Cimarrones F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Fang Lang Mo came free, but Themba Takane reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 84 played minutes Cimarrones F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Rodney Madaria. Themba Takane showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fang Lang Mo in the 85th minute of the match. Fang Lang Mo might have been able to make a better finish in the 85th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Themba Takane. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Fang Lang Mo ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 91st minute Fang Lang Mo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Themba Takane saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 96 minutes into the match, Ezequiel Monico notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Cimarrones F.C.'s Themba Takane. Themba Takane was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Carmichael Cridland fell near the penalty area in the 100th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cimarrones F.C.'s protests and gave Carmichael Cridland a yellow card for diving instead. After 100 played minutes Cimarrones F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Carmichael Cridland. There was no doubt that Talleres de Escalada were the better team. Talleres de Escalada's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.