Challenge

Noumea Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Malte Örtendahl kicked off to start the match. In the 3rdth minute of the game Venceslao Basagoitia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Estação F.C's Severino Vergílio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Malte Örtendahl received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Michal Wolniewicz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Michal Wolniewicz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Malte Örtendahl, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. 10 minutes into the game, Nueva Caledonia's Javier Hernandez nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Severino Vergílio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. The supporters of Estação F.C booed when Nueva Caledonia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bentong Macapugay didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Estação F.C's Malte Örtendahl in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nueva Caledonia's goalie prevented a goal. Clarence Sarigumba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 27th match minute, Nueva Caledonia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Clarence Sarigumba to maneuver through the defense. Nicanor Gorosti recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Nueva Caledonia's zone, Falcão Albuquerque stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Michal Wolniewicz came out of the goal and Falcão Albuquerque tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 37 minutes into the game, Walery Dula cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Michal Wolniewicz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 40th minute, Ulisses Proença hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 44 played minutes Estação F.C got a freekick which was hit by Ulisses Proença. When Shaq Rosillo fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nueva Caledonia's protests and gave Shaq Rosillo a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Nueva Caledonia's Shaq Rosillo got a free kick in the 47th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Javier Hernandez was the one to do the kick off. After having played for 57 minutes, Walery Dula managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Estação F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Walery Dula was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 62nd minute Walery Dula shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michal Wolniewicz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nueva Caledonia's Michal Wolniewicz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Malte Örtendahl in the 71st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Nueva Caledonia's Floyd Dimson got a free kick in the 71st minute. Estação F.C made a substitution. Edmílson Paraense replaced Arnaldo Félix. In the 72nd minute, Floyd Dimson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Walery Dula fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michal Wolniewicz having to interfere. The supporters of Estação F.C booed when Nueva Caledonia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gener Daoang didn't get a good kick on the ball. Estação F.C made a substitution. Wellington Palmeira replaced Alex Gomes. A collision led to Nueva Caledonia getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Gener Daoang hit a great ball. 80 minutes into the match, Nueva Caledonia's goal looked a bit too open when Walery Dula came free, but Michal Wolniewicz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Severino Vergílio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Javier Hernandez in the 82nd minute of the match. The supporters of Estação F.C booed when Nueva Caledonia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Floyd Dimson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nueva Caledonia's Michal Wolniewicz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zé Augusto Britto in the 87th minute of play. Ulisses Proença's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Michal Wolniewicz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 90th minute of play. Walery Dulas short, quick shot in the 93rdth minute got Michal Wolniewicz to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.