Challenge

Algarve XXI
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute Julian Murillo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Qiu Chuan Ran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rodolfo Faria fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rolando Noboa having to interfere. 9 minutes in the game, Julian Murillo dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. The audience was convinced that Julian Murillo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Qiu Chuan Ran was relentless in the 12th minute of the game. Qiu Chuan Ran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luz Tejedor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 19 minutes into the match, Julian Murillo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Qiu Chuan Ran. Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Julian Murillo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Qiu Chuan Ran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julian Murillo in the 23rd minute of the match. 25 minutes into the game, Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s Gonzalo Lixandro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rolando Noboa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Rolando Noboa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gonzalo Lixandro in the 28th minute of the match. Qiu Chuan Ran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julian Murillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. 31 minutes into the match, Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rodolfo Faria. With a little luck, Peru's Rolando Noboa got control of the ball when Rodolfo Faria tried to sneak it across the goal line. 33 minutes into the game, Gonzalo Lixandro lined in a short shot 2-1 behind a frustrated Rolando Noboa. Qiu Chuan Ran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julian Murillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. In the 45th minute Julian Murillo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Qiu Chuan Ran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gonzalo Lixandro to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Santiago Macena hit a great ball. Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. made a substitution. Raimundo Ventura replaced Claudemiro Madureira. Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s Modesto Bras was substituted for Israel Carvalhal. Peru's Eliseo Mina managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Modesto Bras in the 61 minute of the game. Luz Tejedor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Qiu Chuan Ran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With his leg Qiu Chuan Ran managed to avoid a goal in the 69thth minute, when Peru's Julian Murillo fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. When Peru's Julian Murillo in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s goalie prevented a goal. Julian Murillo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Qiu Chuan Ran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A throw-in in the 75th minute of the game was made by Modesto Bras with Raimundo Ventura as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 79thth minute of the game Julian Murillo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s Qiu Chuan Ran was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Milagros Fraga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Qiu Chuan Ran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Peru made a substitution. Antonio Tenorio replaced Luz Tejedor. Peru made a substitution. Rafael Gallo replaced Julian Murillo. Peru's Rafael Gallo got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Qiu Chuan Ran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Gallo in the 87th minute of the match. Qiu Chuan Ran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafael Gallo in the 91st minute of play. In the 92nd minute of the match Peru got a corner. Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Eliseo Mina ran over to the corner to take the kick. At last the ball reached Joaquin Prats at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.. 2-3. Peru's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.