Challenge

Arena do Macabeus
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Bertrand Hatun started the match with the kick off. Bertrand Hatun's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 3rdth minute, Thiago Pliego skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 4 played minutes PEÇONHENTO FC MG got a freekick which was hit by Don Mateo. A hard shot 8 in the game by Bertrand Hatun from a close distance when the talented Thiago Pliego managed to make a qualified save. Chile's players were relieved. After 11 minutes of play, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Bertrand Hatun made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Thiago Pliego was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Vigil, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Emanuel Vigil struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Thiago Pliego didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PEÇONHENTO FC MG. With a little luck, Chile's Thiago Pliego got control of the ball when Bertrand Hatun tried to sneak it across the goal line. Felix Garrido kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. The supporters of Chile booed when PEÇONHENTO FC MG was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hélio Andrade didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriel Delassus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the match, Bertrand Hatun notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Chile's Thiago Pliego. Thiago Pliego was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 42 minutes into the match, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Laércio Trigo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 43rd minute of the match Chile got a corner. PEÇONHENTO FC MG's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Mariano Lacasa ran over to the corner to take the kick. Mariano Lacasa made a great header on Chile's corner, it was just that PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Laércio Trigo managed to reach the ball for a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xavier Figueroa in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Laércio Trigo saved PEÇONHENTO FC MG from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Guillermo Fontirroig's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Laércio Trigo was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. Thiago Pliego made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Bertrand Hatun sent off a good shot on target. Bertrand Hatun who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 46thth minute tested the skills of Thiago Pliego when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Mariano Lacasa made the kick off in the second half. The throw-in from Hélio Andrade in the 51st minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Chile's Pedro Indiano. Bertrand Hatun took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Thiago Pliego. Thiago Pliego dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. The supporters of PEÇONHENTO FC MG booed when Chile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xavier Figueroa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bertrand Hatun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bertrand Hatun, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Laércio Trigo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 63rd minute. Laércio Trigo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Orlando Casaus in the 66th minute of play. PEÇONHENTO FC MG were furious when Leonel Pinheiro was red carded, 71 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 71st minute of the game. One of PEÇONHENTO FC MG:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Chile:s goal. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Laércio Trigo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. After 82 minutes of play, Chile's Mariano Lacasa made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Laércio Trigo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Orlando Casaus could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Laércio Trigo made a huge save. 93 minutes into the game, Xavier Figueroa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chile's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave PEÇONHENTO FC MG the free kick. Xavier Figueroa kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. In the 96th minute, one of Chile:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Chile. PEÇONHENTO FC MG's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.