Challenge

Estadio Timbues
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Jamaica's Finlay Stair 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. Mauro Matia charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mauro Matia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mauro Matia hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Herminio Precioso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karlus Waugh in the 11th minute of play. Richard Hagenouw fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Demonde Jacobson having to interfere. 17 minutes into the match, Richard Hagenouw dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Demonde Jacobson, 1-0. 20 minutes into the match, Alan y Fer's goal looked a bit too open when Finlay Stair came free, but Herminio Precioso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Demonde Jacobson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Fagondo in the 21st minute of play. If Jarell Hill had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Flavio Oliva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 27th minute, Augusto Fagondo fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Demonde Jacobson, passed just outside the right post. With a little luck, Jamaica's Demonde Jacobson got control of the ball when Richard Hagenouw tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Alan y Fer booed when Jamaica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leron Sale didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Augusto Fagondo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After a defensive mix-up in Alan y Fer's zone, Finlay Stair stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Herminio Precioso came out of the goal and Finlay Stair tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alan y Fer's Herminio Precioso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Karlus Waugh in the 43rd minute of play. Flavio Oliva scored 2-0 in the 47th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Demonde Jacobson, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Richard Hagenouw made a kick off. Leron Sale fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Herminio Precioso having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Jamaica's Kordal Duff got a free kick in the 58th minute. Victorio Seber was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 59th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Finlay Stair struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Herminio Precioso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Jamaica. After 67 played minutes Jamaica got a freekick which was hit by Javan Develder. Demonde Jacobson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Hagenouw in the 69th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Richard Hagenouw during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 77 played minutes Alan y Fer got a freekick which was hit by Richard Hagenouw. Herminio Precioso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Finlay Stair in the 80th minute of the match. In the 82nd match minute, Alan y Fer was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Siro Rolado to maneuver through the defense. Herminio Precioso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Finlay Stair in the 87th minute. Demonde Jacobson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Hagenouw, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. A collision led to Alan y Fer getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Braulio Perez hit a great ball. Hugo Tallia's late challenge caught a Jamaica's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hugo Tallia helped the player get up and apologised. In the 97th match minute, Alan y Fer was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hugo Tallia to maneuver through the defense. Alan y Fer were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Jamaica for a fine match.