Challenge

Diego A. Maradona
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. In the 2nd match minute, LTA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulino Argider to maneuver through the defense. Dalmacio Ebardo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 11th minute of play. Mariano Lacasa might have been able to make a better finish in the 14th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dalmacio Ebardo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mariano Lacasa ran back to his position shaking his head. 14 minutes into the match, LTA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Dalmacio Ebardo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dalmacio Ebardo 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 21st minute. In the 21st minute Mariano Lacasa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dalmacio Ebardo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dalmacio Ebardo 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 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind LTA FC's goalkeeper Dalmacio Ebardo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Chile's Mariano Lacasa was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dalmacio Ebardo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mariano Lacasa in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dalmacio Ebardo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tyge Jungholm kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. In the 34th minute of the match Mariano Lacasa sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dalmacio Ebardo skillfully saved the ball. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Bani, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. 0-1 became the score in the 42nd minute when Mariano Lacasa elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. If Orlando Casaus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. With a little luck, Chile's Thiago Pliego got control of the ball when Ergin Hanbeyi tried to sneak it across the goal line. After the first half Chile were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Zé Bani to strike the kick off in the second half. Dalmacio Ebardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, LTA FC's Dalmacio Ebardo got control of the ball when Mariano Lacasa tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Godofredo Ermengol had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 57 minutes into the match, Zé Bani had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thiago Pliego. Chile's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zé Bani was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After 61 played minutes Chile got a freekick which was hit by Mariano Lacasa. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zé Bani in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thiago Pliego saved Chile from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zé Bani in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thiago Pliego saved Chile from getting behind. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ergin Hanbeyi, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Dalmacio Ebardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Orlando Casaus fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Chile's protests and gave Orlando Casaus a yellow card for diving instead. After 69 played minutes Chile got a freekick which was hit by Orlando Casaus. The audience thought a goal was coming when Orlando Casaus got free with Dalmacio Ebardo in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thiago Pliego stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zé Bani's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zé Bani in the 83rd minute of the match. LTA FC made a substitution. Ivan Bernad replaced Ergin Hanbeyi. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zé Bani in the 91st minute of play. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dalmacio Ebardo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 96th minute of play. LTA FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.