Challenge

Valhalla
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Merdan Abesadze kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Gao Peng Ran 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. Merdan Abesadze recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Taka Levidze showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gao Peng Ran, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Nikolaj Shalikashvili got a throw-in 15 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Vladimir Gogava. 19 minutes into the match, Georgia's goal looked a bit too open when Gao Peng Ran came free, but Taka Levidze reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 22 minutes into the match, Gao Peng Ran dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Taka Levidze, 1-0. The audience was convinced that Gao Peng Ran's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Taka Levidze was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. Benne Benneborg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vaja Khatiashvili in the 31st minute of play. Taka Levidze showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gao Peng Ran, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Gao Peng Ran's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Taka Levidze read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. Nikolaj Shalikashvili made in the 35th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Vladimir Gogava immediately put the ball in play. Benne Benneborg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Merdan Abesadze, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 39 minutes, Gao Peng Ran made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Georgia's Taka Levidze tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Jorge Azenha kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. With a little luck, Georgia's Taka Levidze got control of the ball when Gao Peng Ran tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Georgia's Taka Levidze got control of the ball when Gao Peng Ran tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 47th minute of the match Vladimir Gogava shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Benne Benneborg showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Northland Vikings's Mateo Bizen was substituted for Bebur Topnikov. 54 minutes into the match, Ture Waller had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Taka Levidze. Georgia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ture Waller was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Gao Peng Ran sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Taka Levidze took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gao Peng Ran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gao Peng Ran blasted a shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Taka Levidze having to make a save. 69 minutes into the match, Georgia's goal looked a bit too open when Gao Peng Ran came free, but Taka Levidze reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Taka Levidze showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gao Peng Ran in the 71st minute of the match. Benne Benneborg was a little too slow when Merdan Abesadze got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 73rd minute. The score was now 3-1. Northland Vikings's Philip Brun was substituted for Jorge Azenha. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gao Peng Ran in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Taka Levidze saved Georgia from getting behind. 79 minutes into the game, Emiriev Pawletko threw the ball into play from the sideline. Northland Vikings's Jonatan Gerdberg quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 81 minutes had been played when some careless play by Georgia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Antonio Čolak was slow to take the kick. During this time Northland Vikings's players had a chance to rest. Taka Levidze stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gao Peng Ran's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. 85 minutes into the match, Georgia's goal looked a bit too open when Gao Peng Ran came free, but Taka Levidze reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 86 minutes had been played when some careless play by Georgia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Antonio Čolak was slow to take the kick. During this time Northland Vikings's players had a chance to rest. 89 minutes into the match, Georgia's goal looked a bit too open when Gao Peng Ran came free, but Taka Levidze reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 91 minutes, Nikolaj Shalikashvili mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Georgia and the Northland Vikings players grew even worse after the yellow card. Nikolaj Shalikashvili kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Gao Peng Ran recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Northland Vikings's Philip Brun got a free kick in the 97th minute. Many of Georgia's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Georgia may have spent more time on the ball, but Northland Vikings were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.