Challenge

Carlos S. Bilardo
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, 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. Koby Wright started the match with the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rohan Watson in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bona Dios prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Bona Dios showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luka Harris, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rohan Watson in the 9th minute of play forced 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín's goalkeeper Bona Dios to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11th minute Rohan Watson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bona Dios saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, Rohan Watson notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín's Bona Dios. Bona Dios was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 22nd minute Rohan Watson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bona Dios saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 24 minutes into the match, 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín's goal looked a bit too open when Carter George came free, but Bona Dios reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bona Dios showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luka Harris in the 30th minute of the match. Gaston Fernándezs short, quick shot in the 34thth minute got Jax Williamson to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 36th minute Rohan Watson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bona Dios saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 37 minutes had been played when some careless play by 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Koby Wright was slow to take the kick. During this time Canada's players had a chance to rest. Rohan Watson took the ball and in the 41 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Bona Dios. Bona Dios dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. 46 minutes into the game, Gaston Fernández was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Canada the free kick. The 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Canada were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gaston Fernández made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rohan Watson got free with Bona Dios in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Bona Dios took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koby Wright, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 58th minute Rohan Watson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bona Dios saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín's Bona Dios played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carter George in the 60th minute of play. In the 62nd minute, Rohan Watson 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. Canada's Filip Edwards was substituted for Koby Wright. Canada's Theo Burton was substituted for Rohan Watson. Bona Dios made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Theo Burton in the 66th minute of play. In the 73rd minute, Boudewijn De Jaeger hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Canada's Prince Anderson was substituted for Carter George. Boudewijn De Jaeger kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. 80 minutes into the match, Canada's goal looked a bit too open when Anacleto Soin came free, but Jax Williamson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín's Julián Camino got a free kick in the 81st minute. 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín made a substitution. Agustín Rogel replaced Julián Camino. A collision led to 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Julián Camino hit a great ball. In the 87th minute, Dario Estefan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 91st match minute, 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Manuel Díaz to maneuver through the defense. The long shot by Jan Dixon in the 91st minute really tested Bona Dios's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 92nd minute, Regan Jordan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Through an outstanding action, after 95 minutes, Bona Dios successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. When Canada's Filip Edwards 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 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín's goalie prevented a goal. The 【E ➣ Don Bosco Cosquín fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Canada were clearly better and deserved to take the win.