Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Chile's Mariano Lacasa started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thorsten Ternes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mariano Lacasa got free with Thorsten Ternes in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Raimundas Baleika made in the 11th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Nichifor Borăscu immediately put the ball in play. After having played for 12 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. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind International Thunders's goalkeeper Thorsten Ternes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 14 minutes into the match, International Thunders's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Thorsten Ternes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Ferdinand in the 16th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Chile's Mariano Lacasa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Thorsten Ternes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Mariano Lacasa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Thorsten Ternes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 25 minutes into the match, Chile's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo Ferdinand came free, but Thiago Pliego reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Thorsten Ternes made a huge save. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind International Thunders's goalkeeper Thorsten Ternes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Chile's Mariano Lacasa was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 36th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. After having played for 39 minutes, Tibor Bäuschlein managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. International Thunders's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tibor Bäuschlein was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Loukianos Staikos in the 43rd minute of play forced Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Loukianos Staikos made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st 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: 3-1. Thorsten Ternes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thorsten Ternes 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 57th minute. 冯亦思's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Thiago Pliego firmly grabbed it by the left post. Rodrigo Ferdinand's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 67thth minute, Thiago Pliego skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mariano Lacasa in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thorsten Ternes saved International Thunders from getting behind. With his leg Thiago Pliego managed to avoid a goal in the 71stth minute, when International Thunders's Rodrigo Ferdinand fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. When Chile's Mariano Lacasa in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye International Thunders's goalie prevented a goal. International Thunders's Percival Costa was substituted for Loukianos Staikos. Rodrigo Ferdinand sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 83 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for International Thunders! Chile's Pedro Indiano quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Raimundas Baleika, made in the 87th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mariano Lacasa in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Thorsten Ternes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thorsten Ternes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 冯亦思 could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Thiago Pliego made a huge save. The audience was convinced that Mariano Lacasa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Thorsten Ternes was relentless in the 96th minute of the game. For all the effort they put into the match, the International Thunders players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Chile.