Challenge

Oscar Parada
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. Omar Toledo started the match with the kick off. In the 5th minute, Severo Maule hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Elpidio Vitin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adria Bielsa in the 6th minute of the match. Elpidio Vitin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adria Bielsa in the 6th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adria Bielsa in the 9th minute of play forced Vélez Juniors's goalkeeper Elpidio Vitin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 16 minutes into the match, Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicolas Roland. In the 17th match minute, Vélez Juniors was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Melchor Napier to maneuver through the defense. In the 20th minute David Aranda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elpidio Vitin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 23rd minute Adria Bielsa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elpidio Vitin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Guido Luzaide kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Omar Toledo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Elpidio Vitin was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. Elpidio Vitin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Aranda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elpidio Vitin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adria Bielsa, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. In the last second Gabriel Ascaso throw himself and got hold of the ball when Cristian Naike in the 39thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Vélez Juniors's Guido Luzaide was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Gabriel Ascaso in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Celedonio Eriz hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Vélez Juniors's zone, Omar Toledo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elpidio Vitin came out of the goal and Omar Toledo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cristian Naike was the one to do the kick off. Gabriel Ascaso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severo Maule in the 53rd minute of the match. Omar Toledo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Elpidio Vitin made a huge save. Gabriel Ascaso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Naike, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gabriel Ascaso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guido Luzaide, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. In the 66th minute, Spain's Omar Toledo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Elpidio Vitin. Elpidio Vitin yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. Vélez Juniors's Bernardo Sayvion was substituted for Nicolas Roland. A collision led to Vélez Juniors getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Melchor Napier hit a great ball. Gabriel Ascaso didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cristian Naike went, in the 78th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. Spain's Sergio Ruiz was substituted for Adria Bielsa. Spain made a substitution. Pau Herrero replaced David Aranda. Elpidio Vitin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carles Cherro in the 82nd minute. Gabriel Ascaso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Naike, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Vélez Juniors's Elpidio Vitin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sergio Ruiz in the 95th minute of play. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Vélez Juniors were victorious despite being under pressure from Spain for much of the match.