Challenge

Est Hernando Siles
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Epifanio Orkatz kicked off to start the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Blas Tauro during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 3rd minute, Blas Tauro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bolivia's Alfonso de la Cruz got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Luciano Azeari made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Ferrant in the 13th minute of play. Barrilete Cósmico were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Bolivia's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Marciano Rey took the corner. When Barrilete Cósmico's Epifanio Orkatz in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bolivia's goalie prevented a goal. Epifanio Orkatz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 34th match minute, Barrilete Cósmico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blas Tauro to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Bolivia getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Alfredo Ferrant hit a great ball. 39 minutes into the match, Barrilete Cósmico's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Ferrant came free, but Luciano Azeari reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Barrilete Cósmico getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Amador Mundo hit a great ball. Alfonso de la Cruz might have been able to make a better finish in the 44th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Luciano Azeari. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alfonso de la Cruz ran back to his position shaking his head. Mario Fernandino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Luciano Azeari tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 46 minutes, Amador Mundo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Barrilete Cósmico and the Bolivia players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 47th minute, Amador Mundo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mario Fernandino made a kick off. In the 56th minute, Alfonso de la Cruz 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. If Amador Mundo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Camilo Freixa was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Epifanio Orkatz showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 65 minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Eduardo Fontirroig managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bolivia's supporters rose to their feet, but Eduardo Fontirroig was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luciano Azeari breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Eduardo Fontirroig recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 92nd match minute, Barrilete Cósmico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arnaldo Vistruario to maneuver through the defense. Bolivia's Camilo Freixa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Epifanio Orkatz in the 94th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Barrilete Cósmico walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.