Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Chile's Mariano Lacasa 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. Alexandros Ismael showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Casaus, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Jose Manzanedo hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Águilas Poblanas's Jacinto Galeno got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to Águilas Poblanas getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Victor Macias hit a great ball. 18 minutes into the match, Jacinto Galeno had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thiago Pliego. Chile's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jacinto Galeno was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacinto Galeno in the 22nd minute of play. 27 minutes into the match, Águilas Poblanas's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Alexandros Ismael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mariano Lacasa who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 30thth minute tested the skills of Alexandros Ismael when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 31 minutes into the match, Águilas Poblanas's goalkeeper Alexandros Ismael had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariano Lacasa. Mariano Lacasa's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 33rdth minute, Alexandros Ismael skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Águilas Poblanas's Alexandros Ismael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 35th minute of play. Alexandros Ismael took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mariano Lacasa did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-1 to the left of a surprised Alexandros Ismael 41 minutes into the match. Chile's Jose Manzanedo managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Ciro Matai in the 46 minute of the game. Mariano Lacasa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alexandros Ismael having to make a save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Jacinto Galeno stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Águilas Poblanas's Alexandros Ismael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 54th minute of play. In the 55th minute Chile were awarded a corner. Mariano Lacasa went to the cornerflag to take it. Gerardo Pozo made a great header on Chile's corner, it was just that Águilas Poblanas's Alexandros Ismael managed to reach the ball for a save. Thiago Pliego made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jacinto Galeno in the 57th minute. Alexandros Ismael showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Águilas Poblanas made a substitution. Iker Urti replaced Virgilio Txindoki. Águilas Poblanas made a substitution. Epifanio Intxixu replaced Ciro Matai. After 62 played minutes Chile got a freekick which was hit by Mariano Lacasa. Alexandros Ismael made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 64th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Chile's zone, Jacinto Galeno stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Thiago Pliego came out of the goal and Jacinto Galeno tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacinto Galeno in the 67th minute of the match. Mariano Lacasa took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alexandros Ismael. Alexandros Ismael dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. The audience was convinced that Mariano Lacasa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alexandros Ismael was relentless in the 81st minute of the game. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacinto Galeno in the 82nd minute of play. Alexandros Ismael showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 86th minute of the match. 89 minutes into the game, Chile's Orlando Casaus nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alexandros Ismael made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Alexandros Ismael made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 93rd minute of play. 94 minutes into the match, Mariano Lacasa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alexandros Ismael. Águilas Poblanas's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mariano Lacasa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. Chile walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.