Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Mariano Lacasa started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Chile's Thiago Pliego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Natã Quintal in the 4th minute of play. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dino Tavares, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. 8 minutes had been played when some careless play by Chile's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Valdo Diniz was slow to take the kick. During this time Nova Venécia-ES's players had a chance to rest. Dino Tavares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Natã Quintal in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thiago Pliego saved Chile from getting behind. Luís Gustavo Botelho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luís Gustavo Botelho was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Robinho de Salles made an important save on a dangerous shot by Orlando Casaus in the 25th minute. Robinho de Salles was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Orlando Casaus showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 27 minute of play. Robinho de Salles made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 32nd minute. With a little luck, Nova Venécia-ES's Robinho de Salles got control of the ball when Mariano Lacasa tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 37th minute Natã Quintal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thiago Pliego saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Natã Quintal in the 39th minute of play forced Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Natã Quintal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leonel Paranaense received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Thiago Pliego tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mariano Lacasa's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Robinho de Salles firmly grabbed it by the left post.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Natã Quintal stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. If Mariano Lacasa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Robinho de Salles showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 52nd minute of the match. Mariano Lacasa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 58 in the game by Natã Quintal from a close distance when the talented Thiago Pliego managed to make a qualified save. Chile's players were relieved. Robinho de Salles took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 61 minutes into the match, Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Natã Quintal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 65th minute of play forced Nova Venécia-ES's goalkeeper Robinho de Salles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 67 minutes into the match, Natã Quintal dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Thiago Pliego, 1-1. 70 minutes into the game, Chile's Mariano Lacasa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Robinho de Salles made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Thiago Pliego had great luck who in the 73rdth minute grab hold of the ball when Natã Quintal from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luís Gustavo Botelho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th minute Mariano Lacasa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robinho de Salles saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Nova Venécia-ES getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Taka Pika hit a great ball. Gonsalve Alabern made in the 80th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Valdo Diniz immediately put the ball in play. Mariano Lacasa took the ball and in the 81 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Robinho de Salles. Robinho de Salles dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Natã Quintals short, quick shot in the 85thth minute got Thiago Pliego to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind Nova Venécia-ES's goalkeeper Robinho de Salles, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Mariano Lacasa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Robinho de Salles was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mariano Lacasa in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robinho de Salles prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 93rd match minute, Nova Venécia-ES was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonel Paranaense to maneuver through the defense. Mariano Lacasa struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Robinho de Salles didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chile. Chile's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.