Challenge

Darzhas Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, 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. Julian Murillo started the match with the kick off. Jogaila Makauskas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gersi Snabe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eliseo Mina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 7 minutes into the game, Eliseo Mina cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Gersi Snabe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rolando Noboa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jogaila Makauskas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Harsh Gods's Tomas Lain in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Peru's goalie prevented a goal. Eliseo Mina kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. The supporters of Peru booed when Harsh Gods was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jogaila Makauskas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Milagros Fraga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Gersi Snabe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rolando Noboa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Lain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Harsh Gods's Gersi Snabe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Julian Murillo in the 29th minute of play. Peru were awarded a corner in the 32th minute after Harsh Gods's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Luz Tejedor took the corner. Luz Tejedor made a great header on Peru's corner, it was just that Harsh Gods's Gersi Snabe managed to reach the ball for a save. When Harsh Gods's Tomas Lain in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Peru's goalie prevented a goal. After 39 played minutes Peru got a freekick which was hit by Luz Tejedor. Xosepin Verdeja sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rolando Noboa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Lain in the 42nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Murillo in the 46th minute of play forced Harsh Gods's goalkeeper Gersi Snabe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eliseo Mina's late challenge caught a Harsh Gods's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eliseo Mina helped the player get up and apologised. In the 48th minute of the match, Tomas Lain got a very nice opportunity to score, but Rolando Noboa was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Lain to strike the kick off in the second half. Rolando Noboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xosepin Verdeja, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. After 54 played minutes Harsh Gods got a freekick which was hit by Tomas Lain. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Peru's Julian Murillo in the 61st minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Gersi Snabe was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Harsh Gods through an amazing save. Gersi Snabe made a fantastic save in the 67th minute, when Julian Murillo sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Peru booed when Harsh Gods was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valery Vuelta didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 72nd minute, Valery Vuelta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Lain in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rolando Noboa saved Peru from getting behind. With a little luck, Harsh Gods's Gersi Snabe got control of the ball when Milagros Fraga tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 85th minute Jogaila Makauskas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rolando Noboa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 85th minute Jogaila Makauskas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rolando Noboa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Harsh Gods's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Roberto Carlos in the 87th minute. 92 minutes had been played when some careless play by Harsh Gods's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Eliseo Mina was slow to take the kick. During this time Peru's players had a chance to rest. Tomas Lain took the ball and in the 95 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rolando Noboa. Rolando Noboa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.