Challenge

Alcatraz arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Maju Gigante made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, Boca Gregorian Juniors's goal looked a bit too open when Maximiliano Escribano came free, but Artemio Domenech reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Artemio Domenech stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Francisco Seco's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. When the match clock showed 9 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Gerard Daamen sped through Uruguay's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Joaquin Gayoso. Artemio Domenech came out of the goal in the 12th minute to try and stop a shot by Uruguay's Francisco Seco. But to his dismay, Francisco Seco quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. After 16 played minutes Maju Gigante rounded Uruguay's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Francisco Seco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Uruguay's supporters rose to their feet, but Francisco Seco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Artemio Domenech breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Uruguay's Maximiliano Escribano got a free kick in the 20th minute. Joaquin Gayoso made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Gerard Daamen sent off a good shot on target. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind Boca Gregorian Juniors's goalkeeper Artemio Domenech, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Francisco Seco in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artemio Domenech saved Boca Gregorian Juniors from getting behind. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerard Daamen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Demy Salens in the 40th minute of play forced Uruguay's goalkeeper Joaquin Gayoso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maju Gigante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Francisco Seco stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Maximiliano Escribano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Artemio Domenech made a huge save. In the 53rd minute Maximiliano Escribano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artemio Domenech saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Francisco Seco might have been able to make a better finish in the 55th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Artemio Domenech. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Francisco Seco ran back to his position shaking his head. Maximiliano Escribano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Artemio Domenech tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gerard Daamen kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Maximiliano Escribano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Francisco Seco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Artemio Domenech tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 73 minutes into the match, Boca Gregorian Juniors's goalkeeper Artemio Domenech had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Francisco Seco. After 76 played minutes Uruguay got a freekick which was hit by Alberto Gisbert. Boca Gregorian Juniors's Tor-Magnus Klaussen was substituted for Maju Gigante. In the 77th match minute, Uruguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Gisbert to maneuver through the defense. Joaquin Gayoso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tor-Magnus Klaussen in the 84th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tor-Magnus Klaussen in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joaquin Gayoso saved Uruguay from getting behind. In the 86th minute of the match Boca Gregorian Juniors got a corner. Uruguay's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Robbie Ijksma ran over to the corner to take the kick. Robbie Ijksma made a great header on Boca Gregorian Juniors's corner, it was just that Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso managed to reach the ball for a save. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Boca Gregorian Juniors fans cheered their team off the field, for while Uruguay had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.