Challenge

Old Trafford
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mario Fernandino kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute, Naelio Ozaolaza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 8 minutes, Mario Fernandino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bolivia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mario Fernandino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 10 minutes into the match, Ramon Messi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Camilo Freixa. Bolivia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ramon Messi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cai Xuan Yi in the 17th minute of play forced Bolivia's goalkeeper Camilo Freixa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 27 played minutes Manchester United got a freekick which was hit by Rähim Äzizbäyov. 32 minutes into the game, Bolivia's Mario Fernandino nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Argider Ferrero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Bolivia's defense didn't have a chance, in the 37th minute, when Cai Xuan Yi scored to the left of an out of position Camilo Freixa, making the score, 2-1. Eduardo Fontirroig received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Argider Ferrero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Manchester United getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Rähim Äzizbäyov hit a great ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cai Xuan Yi to make the kick off. Ramon Messi struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Camilo Freixa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manchester United. 54 minutes into the match, Ramon Messi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Camilo Freixa. Bolivia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ramon Messi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Mario Fernandino managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bolivia's supporters rose to their feet, but Mario Fernandino was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Argider Ferrero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cai Xuan Yi in the 59th minute of play forced Bolivia's goalkeeper Camilo Freixa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Camilo Freixa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cai Xuan Yi in the 60th minute of the match. When the match clock showed 66 minutes, the score became 4-1 when Ramon Messi sped through Bolivia's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Camilo Freixa. In the 69th minute Siro Santamaria shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Camilo Freixa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ramon Messi in the 71st minute of play forced Bolivia's goalkeeper Camilo Freixa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Siro Santamaria in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Camilo Freixa saved Bolivia from getting behind. Camilo Freixa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ramon Messi went, in the 74th minute, to the upper right corner, 5-1 was the resulting score. The supporters of Manchester United booed when Bolivia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Julio Chicote didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mario Fernandino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Argider Ferrero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 91stth minute of the game Ramon Messi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bolivia's Camilo Freixa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 93 minutes into the match, Bolivia's goal looked a bit too open when Cai Xuan Yi came free, but Camilo Freixa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. For all the effort they put into the match, the Bolivia players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Manchester United.