Challenge

Estadio Centenario
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Francisco Seco started the match with the kick off. Manotham Grandessa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Maximiliano Escribano in the 11th minute. Maximiliano Escribano's late challenge caught a Chaco For Ever's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Maximiliano Escribano helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Chaco For Ever booed when Uruguay was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maximiliano Escribano didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 13th minute of the match Erubiel Feliu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Joaquin Gayoso skillfully saved the ball. Francisco Seco hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. In the 19th minute Luiz Paulo Teles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joaquin Gayoso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jaime Cazalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manotham Grandessa having to interfere. Jaime Cazalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manotham Grandessa having to interfere. 27 minutes into the game, Chaco For Ever's Luiz Paulo Teles nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joaquin Gayoso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Manotham Grandessa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Gisbert in the 30th minute of the match. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Belarmo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luiz Paulo Teles in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joaquin Gayoso saved Uruguay from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luiz Paulo Teles in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joaquin Gayoso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Luiz Paulo Teles managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chaco For Ever's supporters rose to their feet, but Luiz Paulo Teles was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joaquin Gayoso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After the first half Chaco For Ever were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Federico Belarmo made the kick off in the second half. Joaquin Gayoso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Federico Belarmo in the 52nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maximiliano Escribano in the 56th minute of play forced Chaco For Ever's goalkeeper Manotham Grandessa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Federico Belarmo in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joaquin Gayoso saved Uruguay from getting behind. Manotham Grandessa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Seco in the 66th minute of play. In the 72nd match minute, Chaco For Ever was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedicto Sotero to maneuver through the defense. In the 73rd minute of the match Jaime Cazalla sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Manotham Grandessa skillfully saved the ball. After 75 minutes, Jaime Cazalla mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Uruguay and the Chaco For Ever players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 75th minute, Jaime Cazalla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Nemesio Quintun managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chaco For Ever's supporters rose to their feet, but Nemesio Quintun was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joaquin Gayoso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Manotham Grandessa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximiliano Escribano in the 78th minute of play. 79 minutes into the game, Luiz Paulo Teles lined in a short shot 0-4 behind a frustrated Joaquin Gayoso. Manotham Grandessa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximiliano Escribano in the 84th minute of play. Luiz Paulo Teles could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Joaquin Gayoso made a huge save. In the 88th minute, Federico Belarmo 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. In the 93rd minute Federico Belarmo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joaquin Gayoso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Uruguay getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Alberto Gisbert hit a great ball. The long shot by Erubiel Feliu in the 97th minute really tested Joaquin Gayoso's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The Chaco For Ever players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.