Challenge

Torque Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Agustín Álvarez kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the match, Montevideo City Torque's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Murillo came free, but Christophe Troxler reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christophe Troxler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julian Murillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Agustín Álvarez in the 12th minute of play forced Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Montevideo City Torque's goalkeeper Christophe Troxler, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Agustín Álvarez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 20 minutes, Luz Tejedor managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Peru's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luz Tejedor was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 23rd minute of the match, Reuben Meade tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Rolando Noboa saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Reuben Meade in the 26th minute of play forced Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Agustín Álvarez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Rolando Noboa made a huge save. Christophe Troxler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luz Tejedor, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Murillo in the 32nd minute of play forced Montevideo City Torque's goalkeeper Christophe Troxler to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Guillelme Lomas in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rolando Noboa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Christophe Troxler made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julian Murillo in the 37th minute of play. Gu Sha Zhen got a throw-in 38 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Guillelme Lomas. Peru's Eliseo Mina quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Gu Sha Zhen, made in the 40th minute of the game. 41 minutes into the match, Montevideo City Torque's goal looked a bit too open when Anthony Alvarado came free, but Christophe Troxler reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christophe Troxler came out of the goal in the 43rd minute to try and stop a shot by Peru's Julian Murillo. But to his dismay, Julian Murillo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 49th minute of the match Montevideo City Torque got a corner. Peru's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Agustín Álvarez ran over to the corner to take the kick. Ticho Covarrubias was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. After the first half Peru were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Julian Murillo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Ticho Covarrubias hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. If Eliseo Mina had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Julian Murillo in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christophe Troxler saved Montevideo City Torque from getting behind. Peru's Rolando Noboa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reuben Meade in the 67th minute of play. Christophe Troxler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Murillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 73 played minutes Montevideo City Torque got a freekick which was hit by Gu Sha Zhen. A nice corner shot did that Alonso Berganza got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Christophe Troxler quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Christophe Troxler made an important save on a dangerous shot by Milagros Fraga in the 78th minute. 84 minutes into the match, Montevideo City Torque's goal looked a bit too open when Luz Tejedor came free, but Christophe Troxler reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Peru's Eliseo Alcocer was substituted for Moises Gayoso. Peru made a substitution. Rafael Gallo replaced Julian Murillo. In the 90th minute, Rafael Gallo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Christophe Troxler. The goal made the score 0-2. After 96 played minutes Peru got a freekick which was hit by Eliseo Mina. After 97 played minutes Montevideo City Torque got a freekick which was hit by Gu Sha Zhen. The throw-in from Emmanuel Reyes in the 100th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Montevideo City Torque's Christophe Troxler. Christophe Troxler made a fantastic save in the 101st minute, when Rafael Gallo sent off a good shot on target. Peru's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.