Challenge

Jayme Cintra
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Mariano Lacasa started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Ronaldo Giovanelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 8 minutes into the match, Galo do Japi's Carlos Santana sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Thiago Pliego narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 9 minutes into the match, Galo do Japi's Carlos Santana sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Thiago Pliego narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thiago Pliego was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Carlos Santana showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 11 minute of play. In the 17th minute, Mariano Lacasa made a precise shot to the right of Ronaldo Giovanelli. Galo do Japi's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. With a little luck, Chile's Thiago Pliego got control of the ball when Carlos Santana tried to sneak it across the goal line. 28 minutes into the match, Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carlos Santana. With a little luck, Chile's Thiago Pliego got control of the ball when Carlos Santana tried to sneak it across the goal line. Mariano Lacasa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Ronaldo Giovanelli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ronaldo Giovanelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Orlando Casaus in the 40th minute of play. Ronaldo Giovanelli 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 47th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Carlos Santana was the one to do the kick off. After 54 minutes of play, Galo do Japi's Carlos Santana made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Thiago Pliego was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 63 played minutes Galo do Japi got a freekick which was hit by Cléberson Lara. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Ronaldo Giovanelli made a huge save. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paulo Renato Saraiva in the 73rd minute of the match. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Ronaldo Giovanelli made a huge save. 79 minutes into the game, Mariano Lacasa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ronaldo Giovanelli. Mariano Lacasa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-3. With a little luck, Galo do Japi's Ronaldo Giovanelli got control of the ball when Mariano Lacasa tried to sneak it across the goal line. 87 minutes into the match, Carlos Santana 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 Carlos Santana was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-3. If Sokratis Krak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Galo do Japi had won after a very even match.