Challenge

Caverna do Dragão
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mariano Lacasa took the kick off in the first half of the match. Mariano Lacasa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Matheus Munhoz having to make a save. In the 7th minute Charlie Alfonso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thiago Pliego saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8th minute, Mariano Lacasa 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. In the 10th minute Mariano Lacasa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matheus Munhoz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jeremias Salles scored 1-0 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Thiago Pliego, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Lindner F.C's zone, Mariano Lacasa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Matheus Munhoz came out of the goal and Mariano Lacasa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 30 minutes, Mariano Lacasa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chile's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mariano Lacasa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Matheus Munhoz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 32nd minute of the match. Mariano Lacasa took the ball and in the 33 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Matheus Munhoz. Matheus Munhoz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Jeremias Salles struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Thiago Pliego didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lindner F.C. Mariano Lacasa might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Matheus Munhoz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mariano Lacasa ran back to his position shaking his head. 42 minutes into the match, Dónald Trump had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thiago Pliego. Chile's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dónald Trump was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Matheus Munhoz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Casaus, who was totally free with the ball 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jeremias Salles made a kick off. Matheus Munhoz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 50th minute of play. Lindner F.C's Matheus Munhoz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Lindner F.C from getting a goal against them. Mito Geromel hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. 63 minutes into the game, Mariano Lacasa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Matheus Munhoz. Mariano Lacasa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-3. Lindner F.C made a substitution. Dalmo Dracena replaced Charlie Alfonso. Chile's Thiago Pliego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Harald Keane in the 69th minute of play. In the 70th minute the ball was on its way in behind Lindner F.C's goalkeeper Matheus Munhoz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 74th minute, Chile's Mariano Lacasa ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Matheus Munhoz. Matheus Munhoz yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-4. In the 77th minute, Alan Tamayo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 78th minute of the match Lindner F.C got a corner. Chile's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gelu Roșeanu ran over to the corner to take the kick. Dalmo Dracena was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Matheus Munhoz made a huge save. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dónald Trump, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Lindner F.C's Victor Tepedino got a free kick in the 91st minute. In the 95th minute, Mariano Lacasa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Matheus Munhoz was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-6. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Chile had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.