Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Adriano Ribeiro made the kick off which started today's match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mariano Lacasa in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zheng Chao saved The Obscurials from getting behind. 14 minutes into the match, The Obscurials's goalkeeper Zheng Chao had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariano Lacasa. Matias Ginter hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. 27 minutes into the match, Mariano Lacasa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Zheng Chao. The Obscurials's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mariano Lacasa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. With a little luck, The Obscurials's Zheng Chao got control of the ball when Orlando Casaus tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind The Obscurials's goalkeeper Zheng Chao, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Francisco Carballar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Adriano Ribeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Chile's Thiago Pliego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adriano Ribeiro in the 42nd minute of play. Zheng Chao made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Mariano Lacasa sent off a good shot on target. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mariano Lacasa made a kick off. Zheng Chao 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 55th minute. After 56 minutes, Anders Westerstrand mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Obscurials and the Chile players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 56 played minutes The Obscurials got a freekick which was hit by Anders Westerstrand. The supporters of The Obscurials booed when Chile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Manzanedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Ribeiro in the 61st minute of play. Adriano Ribeiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Thiago Pliego read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. Zheng Chao made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Orlando Casaus in the 66th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nelson Wright during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 67th minute, Nelson Wright hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Obscurials made a substitution. Lawrance Grandison replaced Adriano Ribeiro. In the 69th match minute, The Obscurials was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nelson Wright to maneuver through the defense. 70 minutes into the game, Jose Manzanedo threw the ball into play from the sideline. The Obscurials's Matias Ginter quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After 73 minutes of play The Obscurials's Anders Westerstrand was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 74th match minute, The Obscurials was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anders Westerstrand to maneuver through the defense. Fotis Kapiris kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Fotis Kapiris made in the 84th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Nelson Wright immediately put the ball in play. Zheng Chao stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mariano Lacasa's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. Angelo Eiró kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Chile had played much better football throughout.