Challenge

Estadio ALBERDI
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Judas Verón started the match with the kick off. In the 5th match minute, Belgrano de Pibasog was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eustaquio Fortun to maneuver through the defense. Bernardo Raggio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carter George, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th match minute, Belgrano de Pibasog was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blue Dolar to maneuver through the defense. Belgrano de Pibasog's Bernardo Raggio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Koby Wright in the 17th minute of play. After 17 minutes, Koby Wright made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Belgrano de Pibasog's Bernardo Raggio tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 20th minute of the game Alfred John made a throw-in which Luka Harris played forward. 24 minutes into the match, Belgrano de Pibasog's Judas Verón sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jax Williamson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Jax Williamson was a little too slow when Judas Verón got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 24th minute. The score was now 1-1. Rohan Watson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bernardo Raggio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. When Canada's Koby Wright in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belgrano de Pibasog's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rohan Watson in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bernardo Raggio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 37 minutes, Rohan Watson made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. Belgrano de Pibasog's Bernardo Raggio tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 42nd match minute, Belgrano de Pibasog was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Garcia Morros to maneuver through the defense. Judas Verón's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 46thth minute, Jax Williamson skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After the first half Canada were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Koby Wright made the kick off in the second half. In the 56th minute, Judas Verón ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jax Williamson was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. Belgrano de Pibasog's Melquiades Henrico was substituted for Honorato Jerrold. In the 63rd minute, Judas Verón made a precise shot to the right of Jax Williamson. Canada's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. In the 66th match minute, Belgrano de Pibasog was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Judas Verón to maneuver through the defense. Judas Verón hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Bernardo Raggio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filip Edwards in the 70th minute of play. Bernardo Raggio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filip Edwards, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. After 73 played minutes Belgrano de Pibasog got a freekick which was hit by Melquiades Henrico. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Garcia Morros managed to get in a good position for a shot. Belgrano de Pibasog's supporters rose to their feet, but Garcia Morros was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jax Williamson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 81st minute Richard Mccarthy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardo Raggio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Belgrano de Pibasog's Justino Frederico got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Bernardo Raggio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filip Edwards in the 83rd minute of play. Iulian Ilinca might have been able to make a better finish in the 85th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jax Williamson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Iulian Ilinca ran back to his position shaking his head. Justino Frederico charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Justino Frederico the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 89th match minute, Belgrano de Pibasog was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Justino Frederico to maneuver through the defense. Jan Dixon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Bernardo Raggio made a huge save.