Challenge

Asterix&ObelixArena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Roy Donnelly took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gianluigi Buffone came out of the goal in the 3rd minute to try and stop a shot by Chile's Mariano Lacasa. But to his dismay, Mariano Lacasa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Gianluigi Buffone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guillermo Fontirroig, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Gianluigi Buffone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 13 minutes, Mariano Lacasa made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Gianluigi Buffone tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Gianluigi Buffone came out of the goal in the 19th minute to try and stop a shot by Chile's Mariano Lacasa. But to his dismay, Mariano Lacasa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. Gianluigi Buffone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Casaus, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. A nice corner shot did that Mariano Lacasa got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Gianluigi Buffone quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. When Cristian Cortiello fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Astreix&ObelixSoccer's protests and gave Cristian Cortiello a yellow card for diving instead. In the 25th match minute, Astreix&ObelixSoccer was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristian Cortiello to maneuver through the defense. Thiago Pliego made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lance McGrath in the 30th minute. Gianluigi Buffone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 33rd minute of the match. 34 minutes into the game, Mariano Lacasa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-6. Gianluigi Buffone was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Gerardo Pozo kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Roy Donnelly tried to score from far away in the 45th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Gianluigi Buffone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-7 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mariano Lacasa to strike the kick off in the second half. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Gianluigi Buffone made a huge save. If Mariano Lacasa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 60th minute, Mariano Lacasa left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Chile fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-9. Mariano Lacasa might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gianluigi Buffone. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mariano Lacasa ran back to his position shaking his head. 65 minutes into the game, Chile's Mariano Lacasa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gianluigi Buffone made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-10. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tommy Speed in the 69th minute of play. In the 74th minute the ball was on its way in behind Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffone, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mariano Lacasa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gianluigi Buffone having to make a save. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Gianluigi Buffone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 75th minute of play. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Gianluigi Buffone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 77th minute of play. Mariano Lacasa took the ball and in the 78 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gianluigi Buffone. Gianluigi Buffone dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-11. A collision led to Astreix&ObelixSoccer getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Eric Murphy hit a great ball. Gianluigi Buffone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 83rd minute of play. Mariano Lacasa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gianluigi Buffone having to make a save. Gianluigi Buffone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 89th minute of the match. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gianluigi Buffone read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. In the 93rd minute, Eric Murphy hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 95 minutes into the match, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffone had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Orlando Casaus. The Astreix&ObelixSoccer fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Chile were clearly better and deserved to take the win.