Challenge

Los Arcos
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Vinicio Revuelta in the 4th minute of play forced Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Johnny Van Havent got free with Thiago Pliego in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mariano Lacasa might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Daniel Sbârcea. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mariano Lacasa ran back to his position shaking his head. Daniel Sbârcea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Godofredo Echavarri got a good chance for a goal in the 9th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Godofredo Echavarri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedro Indiano kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. 23 minutes into the match, Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Johnny Van Havent. David Armada hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Chile booed when Orihuela Club de Fútbol was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Júlio Britto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Daniel Sbârcea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guillermo Fontirroig, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. David Armada sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 40 minutes, Álvaro Sampil managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Orihuela Club de Fútbol's supporters crossed their fingers, but Álvaro Sampil was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Johnny Van Havents short, quick shot in the 45thth minute got Thiago Pliego to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mariano Lacasa was the one to do the kick off. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Johnny Van Havent, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Daniel Sbârcea made a huge save. Johnny Van Havent hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Júlio Britto kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Armada in the 63rd minute of the match. 64 minutes had been played when some careless play by Chile's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. David Armada was slow to take the kick. During this time Orihuela Club de Fútbol's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Orihuela Club de Fútbol's corner David Armada fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Thiago Pliego quite easily take care of the ball. 70 minutes into the match, Orihuela Club de Fútbol's goalkeeper Daniel Sbârcea had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariano Lacasa. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Armada, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Dominic Toretto was substituted for Álvaro Sampil. After 84 played minutes Mariano Lacasa rounded Orihuela Club de Fútbol's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-1. 88 minutes into the match, Chile's Mariano Lacasa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Daniel Sbârcea narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Chile walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.