Challenge

Asterix&ObelixArena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 7 minutes into the match, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Martyon Diehl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 7 minutes into the match, Mariano Lacasa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Martyon Diehl. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mariano Lacasa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Martyon Diehl read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. In the 15th minute of the match, Sacha Lilley tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Thiago Pliego saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Martyon Diehl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 18th minute of play. Mariano Lacasa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Martyon Diehl having to make a save. Francisco Carballar kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. Martyon Diehl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 23rd minute of the match. A collision led to Chile getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Francisco Carballar hit a great ball. In the 29th match minute, Chile was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Orlando Casaus to maneuver through the defense. 30 minutes into the match, Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marek Brayford. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Marek Brayford in the 31st minute. After taking down the ball on Astreix&ObelixSoccer's corner Marek Brayford fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Thiago Pliego quite easily take care of the ball. In the 31st minute, Nat Firth fired away a shot that was totally unreachable for Thiago Pliego. The ball ended up just outside the left post, and Astreix&ObelixSoccer's manager could be seen angrily pacing the sidelines. A collision led to Astreix&ObelixSoccer getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Nat Firth hit a great ball. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peng Qi Chong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36th minute Astreix&ObelixSoccer were awarded a corner. Marek Brayford went to the cornerflag to take it. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Sacha Lilley was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Thiago Pliego in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Thiago Pliego stood somewhat misplaced when Sacha Lilley came free in front of goal and shot 1-2 to the left of him in the 36 minute. Chile's Pedro Indiano quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Andrejs Upītis, made in the 43rd minute of the game. In the 45th minute Peng Qi Chong 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. Mariano Lacasa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martyon Diehl having to interfere. 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.

Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Martyon Diehl proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Astreix&ObelixSoccer from getting a goal against them. The audience was convinced that Mariano Lacasa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Martyon Diehl was relentless in the 53rd minute of the game. Martyon Diehl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 54th minute of the match. Martyon Diehl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Orlando Casaus in the 62nd minute of the match. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Martyon Diehl proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Astreix&ObelixSoccer from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice moves Mariano Lacasa could shoot a difficult shot in the 70th minute, which Martyon Diehl however easily saved by the left post. Rodney Staple hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Osvaldo Alvarenga was substituted for Manuel Viñaspre. Rodney Staple hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Martyon Diehl made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 76th minute of play. Peng Qi Chong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 79th minute Peng Qi Chong 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. After having played for 87 minutes, Peng Qi Chong managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's supporters crossed their fingers, but Peng Qi Chong was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Peng Qi Chong might have been able to make a better finish in the 90th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Thiago Pliego. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Peng Qi Chong ran back to his position shaking his head. Mariano Lacasa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mariano Lacasa got free with Martyon Diehl in the 96th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.