National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Don Gato got the match started through his kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Canada's zone, Don Gato stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gilberto Boone came out of the goal and Don Gato tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Colombia's zone, Teodoro Barger stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rene Higuita came out of the goal and Teodoro Barger tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 12 minutes in the game Ross Patten did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Murat Dogan. After a defensive mix-up in Canada's zone, Don Gato stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gilberto Boone came out of the goal and Don Gato tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Don Gato in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gilberto Boone saved Canada from getting behind. Canada's Gilberto Boone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Don Gato in the 17th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Don Gato kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Gilberto Boone. That made the score 1-0 in the 19 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Don Gato in the 22nd minute of play forced Canada's goalkeeper Gilberto Boone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kelemen Astonzas took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gilberto Boone. Gilberto Boone dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Don Gato scored 3-0 in the 27th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Gilberto Boone, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Rene Higuita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Léopold Thomas in the 37th minute of the match. Léopold Thomas kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Kerry Covillon charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kerry Covillon the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 43rd match minute, Canada was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kerry Covillon to maneuver through the defense. In the 44th minute, Zaquiel Puredo 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. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.
The wind increased when Murat Dogan made the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Colombia's Rene Higuita got control of the ball when Murat Dogan tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 52 minutes, Metin Tekin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Canada's supporters crossed their fingers, but Metin Tekin 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 54th minute, Don Gato made a precise shot to the right of Gilberto Boone. Canada's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. Murat Dogan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Rene Higuita tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Canada's Wally Guzman was substituted for Murat Dogan. Don Gato might have been able to make a better finish in the 64th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gilberto Boone. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Don Gato ran back to his position shaking his head. Gilberto Boone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Don Gato in the 64th minute of play. 65 minutes into the match, Metin Tekin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rene Higuita. Colombia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Metin Tekin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. Colombia's Christiano Ronaldo was substituted for Don Gato. Canada's Jarred Castaneda was substituted for Teodoro Barger. Colombia made a substitution. Esteban Đido replaced Mauricio Corral. A collision led to Canada getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Wally Guzman hit a great ball. Gilberto Boone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barto Gayoso, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Gilberto Boone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barto Gayoso, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Gilberto Boone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christiano Ronaldo in the 74th minute of play. In the 75th minute Colombia were awarded a corner. Archibaldo Velaz went to the cornerflag to take it. Canada's Gilberto Boone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christiano Ronaldo in the 77th minute of play. Manel Fonelleda kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Colombia's Manel Fonelleda got a free kick in the 84th minute. Wally Guzman struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Rene Higuita didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Canada. Rene Higuita didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Wally Guzman went, in the 90th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-2 was the resulting score. Gilberto Boone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christiano Ronaldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Canada's Gilberto Boone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Esteban Đido in the 94th minute of play. Colombia's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.
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