Challenge

Underdogs Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mariano Lacasa got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 5th minute of play forced The Underdogs's goalkeeper Jan Wessel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the match, Chile's Mariano Lacasa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jan Wessel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dolf Schoonderwoerd got free with Thiago Pliego in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 27 played minutes Chile got a freekick which was hit by Alan Tamayo. Jan Wessel 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 30th minute. Jan Wessel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 33rd minute of play. Jan Wessel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orlando Casaus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robin Boelens in the 37th minute of play forced Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Underdogs's Jan Wessel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 38th minute of play. After having played for 41 minutes, Mariano Lacasa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chile's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mariano Lacasa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dolf Schoonderwoerd took the ball and in the 42 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Thiago Pliego. Thiago Pliego dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

In the 51st minute Dolf Schoonderwoerd shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thiago Pliego saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 52nd match minute, The Underdogs was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by André Luiz Linares to maneuver through the defense. The The Underdogs fans' excitement grew in the 56th match minute when The Underdogs's Robin Boelens looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 4-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Jan Wessel made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Mariano Lacasa sent off a good shot on target. When Chile's Mariano Lacasa in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Underdogs's goalie prevented a goal. Jan Wessel didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Mariano Lacasa went, in the 65th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-1 was the resulting score. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Robin Boelens managed to get in a good position for a shot. The Underdogs's supporters rose to their feet, but Robin Boelens was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Thiago Pliego breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Iustin Hațegan in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Thiago Pliego prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 74thth minute of the game Iustin Hațegan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Chile's Thiago Pliego was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The Underdogs's Jan Wessel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save The Underdogs from getting a goal against them. After 82 played minutes The Underdogs got a freekick which was hit by Piearres Olalla. 85 minutes into the game, The Underdogs's Dolf Schoonderwoerd nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Thiago Pliego made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robin Boelens, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Underdogs were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Chile for a fine match.