Challenge

Arena da Colina
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Colombia's Abram Sarmiento 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Set Master got free with Pedro Manzanares in the 2nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hílton Dias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kevin Mastache, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kevin Mastache in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hílton Dias saved Atlético da Colina from getting behind. Justo Lukach might have been able to make a better finish in the 9th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Manzanares. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Justo Lukach ran back to his position shaking his head. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Justo Lukach, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 23rd minute, Axel Montenegro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Colombia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. 32 minutes into the game, Atlético da Colina's Justo Lukach nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Manzanares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Justo Lukach in the 44th minute of the match. After 47 played minutes Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Indiano. A collision led to Colombia getting a freekick after 48 minutes play. Antonio Indiano hit a great ball.

After a rather tough play, Atlético da Colina's Justo Lukach got a free kick in the 52nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Atlético da Colina's zone, Axel Montenegro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hílton Dias came out of the goal and Axel Montenegro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Hílton Dias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 66th minute of the game. One of Colombia:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Atlético da Colina:s goal. In the 67th minute there was a penalty for Atlético da Colina. Set Master stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Pedro Manzanares. 3-1. Colombia's Ignacio Mastache was substituted for Abram Sarmiento. Atlético da Colina made a substitution. Diego Souza replaced Justo Lukach. After 71 played minutes Atlético da Colina got a freekick which was hit by Tom Demange. Diego Souza's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Manzanares read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Paranaense in the 80th minute of play. Hílton Dias took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ignacio Mastache, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 90 minutes into the game, Ignacio Mastache recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hílton Dias. Ignacio Mastache showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-2. Tom Demange hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. 98 minutes had been played when some careless play by Colombia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ref Bunsoy was slow to take the kick. During this time Atlético da Colina's players had a chance to rest. Atlético da Colina were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Colombia for a fine match.