Challenge

Tserna-Reka-V55
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Chile's Mariano Lacasa started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Mariano Lacasa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 9 minutes into the match, RO Army V55's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Alexandros Iordanidis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Olcay Bozkurt's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 10thth minute, Thiago Pliego skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 11 minutes into the match, RO Army V55's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Alexandros Iordanidis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 12th minute, Alan Tamayo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Demis Grigoriadis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mariano Lacasa struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Alexandros Iordanidis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chile. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 21st minute of play forced RO Army V55's goalkeeper Alexandros Iordanidis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 23 minutes into the match, Chile's Mariano Lacasa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alexandros Iordanidis narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mariano Lacasa in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alexandros Iordanidis saved RO Army V55 from getting behind. 1-0 became the score in the 28th minute when Olcay Bozkurt elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iosif Cupșa in the 30th minute of play. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olcay Bozkurt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Chile's Thiago Pliego got control of the ball when Olcay Bozkurt tried to sneak it across the goal line. 39 minutes into the match, Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Olcay Bozkurt. Alexandros Iordanidis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Olcay Bozkurt to make the kick off. When RO Army V55's Edgardo Ugutz in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chile's goalie prevented a goal. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alexandros Iordanidis read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. In a very dangerous position, a player in RO Army V55 fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 71st minute. Penalty! Alexandros Iordanidis had in the 73rdth minute some difficulties stopping Mariano Lacasa's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mariano Lacasa got free with Alexandros Iordanidis in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of RO Army V55 booed when Chile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alan Tamayo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mariano Lacasa hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. In the 89th match minute, RO Army V55 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vinícius Junior to maneuver through the defense. Alexandros Iordanidis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 95 minutes into the match, RO Army V55's goalkeeper Alexandros Iordanidis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariano Lacasa. When Chile's Mariano Lacasa in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RO Army V55's goalie prevented a goal. In the 97th match minute, RO Army V55 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thanasis Kolevas to maneuver through the defense. RO Army V55's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.