Challenge

Estádio Arthur Leite
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Abram Sarmiento started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Niceto Ihazintu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Manzanares having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Niceto Ihazintu in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Manzanares saved Colombia from getting behind. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niceto Ihazintu in the 10th minute of play. In the 11th minute, Valdomiro Ortiz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niceto Ihazintu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Colombia's defense didn't have a chance, in the 23rd minute, when Niceto Ihazintu scored to the left of an out of position Pedro Manzanares, making the score, 1-0. Axel Montenegro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ergo Muro having to make a save. 31 minutes into the game, Axel Montenegro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Ergo Muro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ergo Muro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 33rd minute of the match. Ergo Muro 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 36th minute. Ergo Muro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abram Sarmiento in the 38th minute of the match. After 44 played minutes Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Joshua Garrido. 45 minutes into the match, Colombia's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Lizer came free, but Pedro Manzanares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Caatiba MZC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gaby Milito in the 47th minute. Gaby Milito made a great header on Caatiba MZC's corner, it was just that Colombia's Pedro Manzanares managed to reach the ball for a save. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Niceto Ihazintu was the one to do the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Caatiba MZC's zone, Luis Cazalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ergo Muro came out of the goal and Luis Cazalla tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ergo Muro made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Abram Sarmiento sent off a good shot on target. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niceto Ihazintu in the 61st minute of the match. In the 62nd minute Caatiba MZC were awarded a corner. Gaby Milito went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 65th minute, Colombia's Santino Seco ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ergo Muro. Ergo Muro yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. Colombia's Abram Secada was substituted for Axel Montenegro. The audience was convinced that Niceto Ihazintu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Pedro Manzanares was relentless in the 72nd minute of the game. 73 minutes into the match, Colombia's goal looked a bit too open when Niceto Ihazintu came free, but Pedro Manzanares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Niceto Ihazintu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niceto Ihazintu in the 76th minute of the match. In the 80th minute, Niceto Ihazintu made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. After 85 played minutes Caatiba MZC got a freekick which was hit by Niceto Ihazintu. After a defensive mix-up in Colombia's zone, Niceto Ihazintu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal and Niceto Ihazintu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Caatiba MZC's Ergo Muro got control of the ball when Kevin Mastache tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ergo Muro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ignacio Mastache in the 93rd minute of the match. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.