Challenge

Marcelo Gallardo
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) When Herman Arvidsson came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Club Atletico Chusca fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Herman Arvidsson couldn't finish the play. In the 5th minute, Lauro Moreira made a precise shot to the right of Wilson Amorim. Portugal's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. 8 minutes into the game, Portugal's Caetano Moreira nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Serafin Eate made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Wilson Amorim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lauro Moreira in the 11th minute of play. Serafin Eate took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Caetano Moreira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Graciano Coutinho hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. After 18 minutes Portugal's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Herman Arvidsson who took care of the corner kick. Lauro Moreira made a great header on Club Atletico Chusca's corner, it was just that Portugal's Wilson Amorim managed to reach the ball for a save. 22 minutes into the game, Neno Lehchanski threw the ball into play from the sideline. Portugal's Viriato Moura quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Serafin Eate showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felipe Barreto, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Club Atletico Chusca's Serafin Eate played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felipe Barreto in the 31st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lauro Moreira in the 33rd minute of play forced Portugal's goalkeeper Wilson Amorim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Serafin Eate showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felipe Barreto, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lauro Moreira in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Wilson Amorim saved Portugal from getting behind. Club Atletico Chusca's Serafin Eate played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Caetano Moreira in the 42nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Portugal's Felipe Barreto got a free kick in the 46th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Club Atletico Chusca made a substitution. Leonardo Gumaro replaced Baldomero Montae. Serafin Eate made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Caetano Moreira sent off a good shot on target. Club Atletico Chusca's Serafin Eate played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Caetano Moreira in the 68th minute of play. Wilson Amorim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lauro Moreira in the 72nd minute of the match. Serafin Eate showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Caetano Moreira, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. In the 79th minute Viriato Moura shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Serafin Eate saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Serafin Eate showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Viriato Moura in the 84th minute of the match. In the 87th minute of the match, Daniel Pimentel tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Serafin Eate saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After 89 played minutes Portugal got a freekick which was hit by Rodolfo Miranda. Portugal made a substitution. Felipinho Amorim replaced Felipe Barreto. In the 92nd match minute, Portugal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodolfo Miranda to maneuver through the defense. Wilson Amorim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lauro Moreira in the 93rd minute of the match. Alberto Confesor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Wilson Amorim tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.