Challenge

La Patria es el Otro
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mariano Lacasa took the kick off in the first half of the match. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jorge Iztal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. With a little luck, Chile's Thiago Pliego got control of the ball when Aaron Cutberto tried to sneak it across the goal line. Guillermo Fontirroig sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jorge Iztal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 15th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristo Elia in the 18th 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. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristo Elia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thiago Pliego stood somewhat misplaced when Gregorio Hotz came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 22 minute. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristo Elia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the match, Espirillo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Jorge Iztal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thiago Pliego made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gregorio Hotz in the 30th minute. Gregorio Hotz in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Thiago Pliego, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Gregorio Hotz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Thiago Pliego tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thiago Pliego made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Gregorio Hotz sent off a good shot on target. Gregorio Hotz who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 38thth minute tested the skills of Thiago Pliego when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jorge Iztal 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 40th minute. In the 41st minute, Arturo Edwardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristo Elia in the 44th minute of the match. Arturo Edwardo kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. After the first half Chile were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gregorio Hotz to make the kick off. The supporters of Chile booed when Espirillo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arnoldo Arotza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jorge Iztal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 52nd minute. Aaron Cutberto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thiago Pliego having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 58th minute of play forced Espirillo FC's goalkeeper Jorge Iztal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gregorio Hotz in the 60th minute of play. In the 62nd minute, Cristo Elia 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. Espirillo FC made a substitution. Joaquim Fernandes replaced Aaron Cutberto. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joaquim Fernandes in the 66th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mariano Lacasa in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jorge Iztal saved Espirillo FC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Chile's Alan Tamayo got a free kick in the 76th minute. Rico Migachev took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Thiago Pliego. Chile's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristo Elia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Guillermo Fontirroig hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abel Demario in the 85th minute of play. 87 minutes into the match, Chile's Mariano Lacasa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jorge Iztal narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joaquim Fernandes in the 88th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mariano Lacasa got free with Jorge Iztal in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jorge Iztal made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Mariano Lacasa sent off a good shot on target. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arnoldo Arotza in the 96th minute of the match. Chile's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.