Challenge

Stadion Astralny
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fidel Blunt made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 5th minute of play forced Astral's goalkeeper Fabian Hludzenski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Chile's Mariano Lacasa in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Astral's goalie prevented a goal. Astral's Fidel Blunt got a good chance for a goal in the 9th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 14 minutes into the match, Chile's Mariano Lacasa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fabian Hludzenski narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Astral's Fabian Hludzenski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 16th minute of play. 18 minutes into the game, Chile's Mariano Lacasa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fabian Hludzenski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 21st minute of play forced Astral's goalkeeper Fabian Hludzenski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fabian Hludzenski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 22nd minute of the match. In the 26th minute Mariano Lacasa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabian Hludzenski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fabian Hludzenski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd minute Fidel Blunt 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. 36 minutes into the game, Felix Garrido was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chile's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Astral the free kick. The supporters of Astral booed when Chile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Garrido didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 36 minutes, Fidel Blunt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Astral's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fidel Blunt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roch Kochniarczyk, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The Astral players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Chile were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mariano Lacasa to strike the kick off in the second half. Mariano Lacasa struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Fabian Hludzenski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chile. Mariano Lacasa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fabian Hludzenski having to make a save. The Astral fans' excitement grew in the 57th match minute when Astral's Fidel Blunt 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Saturnino Cuartio kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. With a little luck, Astral's Fabian Hludzenski got control of the ball when Orlando Casaus tried to sneak it across the goal line. Chile's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Mariano Lacasa in the 64th minute. Chile's Xavier Figueroa was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Fabian Hludzenski in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Chile were awarded a corner in the 65th minute after Astral's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Mariano Lacasa took the corner. 67 minutes into the game, Chile's Mariano Lacasa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fabian Hludzenski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fidel Blunt in the 69th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Astral's zone, Mariano Lacasa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fabian Hludzenski came out of the goal and Mariano Lacasa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Francisco Carballar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 80th minute, Mariano Lacasa 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. Fabian Hludzenski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 82nd minute. Fabian Hludzenski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 83rd minute. Mariano Lacasa had several of the Astral's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 85 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-3 score and a disappointed Fabian Hludzenski as he didn't even see the shot coming. Roch Kochniarczyk kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. The Chile supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Chile would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.