Challenge

Estadio Centenario
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Uruguay's Francisco Seco 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. ATHLETICO PRaiano's Betão Marquez couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 5th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Uruguay. 7 minutes into the match, ATHLETICO PRaiano's goalkeeper Rodriguinho Sousa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Maximiliano Escribano. Joaquin Gayoso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Deilmison van Basten in the 12th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Uruguay defense, Deilmison van Basten kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Joaquin Gayoso. The Uruguay fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Joaquin Gayoso should have stopped the shot. 20 minutes into the match, Uruguay's goal looked a bit too open when Deilmison van Basten came free, but Joaquin Gayoso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximiliano Escribano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodriguinho Sousa having to interfere. Joaquin Gayoso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vítor Roque's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. When the match had gone on for 29 minutes, Maximiliano Escribano took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Rodriguinho Sousa to make any attempt to save it. Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vítor Roque in the 37th minute of play. Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vítor Roque in the 39th minute of play. In the 43rd match minute, Uruguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Beldad to maneuver through the defense. Betão Marquez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Joaquin Gayoso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. Rodriguinho Sousa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Francisco Seco in the 46th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Arturo Carvallo made in the 51st minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by ATHLETICO PRaiano's Gaétan Govou. 52 minutes into the game, ATHLETICO PRaiano's Vítor Roque nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joaquin Gayoso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vítor Roque, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 61 played minutes Uruguay got a freekick which was hit by Arturo Carvallo. Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manoel Furlan in the 62nd minute of play. Rodriguinho Sousa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximiliano Escribano, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. 66 minutes into the match, Uruguay's goal looked a bit too open when Erubiel Valery came free, but Joaquin Gayoso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 67th minute of the match ATHLETICO PRaiano got a corner. Uruguay's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Betão Marquez ran over to the corner to take the kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Maximiliano Escribano managed to get in a good position for a shot. Uruguay's supporters rose to their feet, but Maximiliano Escribano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rodriguinho Sousa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Arturo Carvallo kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. ATHLETICO PRaiano's Antonio Gol was substituted for Manoel Furlan. In the 77th match minute, Uruguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arturo Carvallo to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute, Uruguay's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Antonio Gol fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Unax Mudarra fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Gayoso having to interfere. The supporters of ATHLETICO PRaiano booed when Uruguay was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Franco didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of ATHLETICO PRaiano booed when Uruguay was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bruno Beldad didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joaquin Gayoso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Betão Marquez, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Kevin Carballal's late challenge caught a ATHLETICO PRaiano's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kevin Carballal helped the player get up and apologised. Kevin Carballal kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Joaquin Gayoso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Betão Marquez in the 90th minute of the match. Vitor Beckenbauer kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Francisco Seco's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rodriguinho Sousa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 97th minute of play. Chants of ATHLETICO PRaiano echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Uruguay had held the ball for most of the match.