Challenge

Estadio Rudy Omlet
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cai Shi Sheng got the match started through his kick off. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Pablo Lohitzun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Julian Murillo in the 4th minute of play. 10 minutes into the match, Julian Murillo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pablo Lohitzun. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Julian Murillo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Peru's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Luz Tejedor in the 14th minute. Peru's Luz Tejedor was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pablo Lohitzun in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After having played for 17 minutes, Julian Murillo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Peru's supporters crossed their fingers, but Julian Murillo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pablo Lohitzun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Murillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th minute, Bert Moors hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luz Tejedor blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pablo Lohitzun having to make a save. In the 30th minute of the match, Felipe Ralondo 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. In the 37th match minute, Asesinos Por Naturaleza was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvestre Moise to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Julian Murillo in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pablo Lohitzun saved Asesinos Por Naturaleza from getting behind. Felipe Ralondo struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Rolando Noboa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Asesinos Por Naturaleza. Pablo Lohitzun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Murillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 44th minute, Julian Murillo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pablo Lohitzun was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Julian Murillo to make the kick off. Pablo Lohitzun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julian Murillo in the 52nd minute of the match. In the 54th minute Peru were awarded a corner. Luz Tejedor went to the cornerflag to take it. Moises Gayoso was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Julian Murillo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pablo Lohitzun read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. Rolando Noboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felipe Ralondo, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Asesinos Por Naturaleza made a substitution. Beto Márcico replaced Felipe Ralondo. In the 74th minute of the match, Julian Murillo tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Pablo Lohitzun saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Rolando Noboa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beto Márcico in the 79th minute of play. 87 minutes into the match, Peru's Julian Murillo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pablo Lohitzun narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Julian Murillo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Peru made a substitution. Rafael Gallo replaced Julian Murillo. 94 minutes into the match, Peru's goal looked a bit too open when Beto Márcico came free, but Rolando Noboa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Peru's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.