Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Espigão Steamrollers's Roneixon Siqueira 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. Roneixon Siqueira took the ball and in the 3 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Thiago Pliego. Thiago Pliego dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. The corner led Chile's Xavier Figueroa to fire away a dangerous shot which Gonçalo de Medeiros despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 12th minute of the match Espigão Steamrollers got a corner. Chile's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Oswaldo Nascimento ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 14th minute Roneixon Siqueira 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. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roneixon Siqueira in the 22nd minute of the match. Gonçalo de Medeiros made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 23rd minute. In the 24th minute 柳远桑 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. 26 minutes into the match, Espigão Steamrollers's Roneixon Siqueira sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Thiago Pliego narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Roneixon Siqueira'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 32nd minute of play. In the 33rd minute, Roneixon Siqueira left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Espigão Steamrollers fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Felix Garrido hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Leandro Gil hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Chile's Thiago Pliego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roneixon Siqueira in the 46th minute of play. After the first half Espigão Steamrollers were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Espigão Steamrollers's Gil Vieira was substituted for Ulisses Carioca. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mariano Lacasa was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Oswaldo Nascimento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 53 played minutes, Chile's Mariano Lacasa shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Gonçalo de Medeiros came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Chile reached it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mariano Lacasa in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gonçalo de Medeiros saved Espigão Steamrollers from getting behind. Espigão Steamrollers's Gonçalo de Medeiros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 60th minute of play. In the 63rd minute Chile were awarded a corner. Mariano Lacasa went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 64thth minute of the game Guillermo Fontirroig who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Espigão Steamrollers's Gonçalo de Medeiros was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Espigão Steamrollers's Gonçalo de Medeiros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 67th minute of play. Gonçalo de Medeiros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 72nd minute of play. When Chile's Mariano Lacasa in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Espigão Steamrollers's goalie prevented a goal. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind Espigão Steamrollers's goalkeeper Gonçalo de Medeiros, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Espigão Steamrollers's Yuri Paranaense was substituted for Roneixon Siqueira. After 79 minutes Espigão Steamrollers's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Mariano Lacasa who took care of the corner kick. With his leg Thiago Pliego managed to avoid a goal in the 82ndth minute, when Espigão Steamrollers's Yuri Paranaense fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Gonçalo de Medeiros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orlando Casaus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind Espigão Steamrollers's goalkeeper Gonçalo de Medeiros, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With his leg Thiago Pliego managed to avoid a goal in the 95thth minute, when Espigão Steamrollers's Yuri Paranaense fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Gonçalo de Medeiros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 97th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Espigão Steamrollers had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.