Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) AFC United's Ekialde Balsera started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 3 minutes into the game, Peru's Julian Murillo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Frasco Esquivel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Frasco Esquivel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julian Murillo in the 8th minute of play. Julian Murillo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Frasco Esquivel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. 12 minutes had been played when some careless play by AFC United's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Luz Tejedor was slow to take the kick. During this time Peru's players had a chance to rest. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind AFC United's goalkeeper Frasco Esquivel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Julian Murillo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 18thth minute tested the skills of Frasco Esquivel when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 22 minutes had been played when some careless play by AFC United's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Luz Tejedor was slow to take the kick. During this time Peru's players had a chance to rest. Peru were furious when Alonso Berganza was red carded, 24 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 23 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Peru! The excitement rose when AFC United's Ekialde Balsera after 26 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Peru's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-1. In the 29th match minute, AFC United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roegelio Moyua to maneuver through the defense. Balesio Leiva scored 1-2 in the 35th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rolando Noboa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Luz Tejedor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Luz Tejedor was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute Moises Gayoso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frasco Esquivel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Roegelio Moyua made in the 57th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Baltasar Zunzunegui immediately put the ball in play. Milagros Fraga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rolando Noboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ekialde Balsera, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. It was a well-played corner which Moises Gayoso managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. 75 minutes into the game, Roegelio Moyua threw the ball into play from the sideline. Peru's Eliseo Mina quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 92nd minute, Luz Tejedor got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Peru made a substitution. Antonio Tenorio replaced Luz Tejedor. Peru's Rafael Gallo was substituted for Julian Murillo. Peru's Eliseo Alcocer was substituted for Moises Gayoso. Although Peru had been in control for most of the match, AFC United still came away with the win.