Challenge

Gerner Norstrand
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Arty Eightman started the match with the kick off. 4 minutes into the game, Quentin Francis recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of O. M. G. DaRush. Quentin Francis showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arty Eightman during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 10 minutes into the match, Naboonga Wild Katt FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arty Eightman came free, but Anton Björnberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 17 minutes, Quentin Francis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Naboonga Wild Katt FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Quentin Francis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Clue Team Challenge 2024's O. M. G. DaRush played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Quentin Francis in the 22nd minute of play. Anton Björnberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Azure Meadow, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arty Eightman in the 31st minute of play forced Naboonga Wild Katt FC's goalkeeper Anton Björnberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 31 minutes into the match, Arty Eightman notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Naboonga Wild Katt FC's Anton Björnberg. Anton Björnberg was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arty Eightman in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anton Björnberg saved Naboonga Wild Katt FC from getting behind. Anton Björnberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Azure Meadow, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Naboonga Wild Katt FC's Quentin Francis in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clue Team Challenge 2024's goalie prevented a goal. Anton Björnberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Azure Meadow in the 43rd minute of the match. With 48 minutes on the clock, Shao Sang Yu commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Clue Team Challenge 2024's Manny Mills was substituted for Roy Cordu. In a very dangerous position, a player in Naboonga Wild Katt FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 47th minute. Penalty! The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-3.

Naboonga Wild Katt FC's Florencio Montrell was substituted for Quentin Francis. Naboonga Wild Katt FC made a substitution. Manuel Silban replaced Pepe Argento. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jim Morrison was the one to do the kick off. In the 59th minute Manny Mills shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anton Björnberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anton Björnberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Azure Meadow, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. O. M. G. DaRush didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jim Morrison went, in the 66th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-4 was the resulting score. Clue Team Challenge 2024's Snoop Fiddlefaddle was substituted for Diego Goalzalez. Azure Meadow took the ball and in the 71 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Anton Björnberg. Anton Björnberg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-5. 83 minutes into the match, Jim Morrison had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of O. M. G. DaRush. Clue Team Challenge 2024's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jim Morrison was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-6. Clue Team Challenge 2024 made a substitution. Joaquin Fiat replaced Arty Eightman. A collision led to Naboonga Wild Katt FC getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Florencio Montrell hit a great ball. Anton Björnberg made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Azure Meadow sent off a good shot on target. Anton Björnberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manny Mills, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Azure Meadow could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Anton Björnberg made a huge save. With a little luck, Naboonga Wild Katt FC's Anton Björnberg got control of the ball when Manny Mills tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 95th minute Joaquin Fiat shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anton Björnberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 100 minutes into the game, Clue Team Challenge 2024's Azure Meadow nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Anton Björnberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-7. When the match was over Clue Team Challenge 2024 could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Naboonga Wild Katt FC throughout the match.