Challenge

SAN SIRO
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) In the 3rd minute Maciej Kowalski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thiago Pliego saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Chile's Thiago Pliego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maciej Kowalski in the 5th minute of play. Ac Milan's Maciej Kowalski got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, Chile's Thiago Pliego got control of the ball when Ilmi Duka tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 9th minute of the match Ac Milan got a corner. Chile's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ilmi Duka ran over to the corner to take the kick. Ac Milan's Everardo Mingo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 12th minute of play. Maciej Kowalski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ilmi Duka 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 Ac Milan. The Ac Milan fans' excitement grew in the 27th match minute when Ac Milan's Ilmi Duka looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After some careless play in the Ac Milan defense, Mariano Lacasa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Everardo Mingo. The Ac Milan fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Everardo Mingo should have stopped the shot. Chile's Thiago Pliego proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Chile from getting a goal against them. In the 41st match minute, Chile was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alan Tamayo to maneuver through the defense. In the 43rd match minute, Ac Milan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 任延军 to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Xavier Figueroa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chile's supporters rose to their feet, but Xavier Figueroa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Everardo Mingo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Everardo Mingo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 46th minute of play. In the 47th minute, Francisco Carballar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ilmi Duka stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Mariano Lacasa might have been able to make a better finish in the 51st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Everardo Mingo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mariano Lacasa ran back to his position shaking his head. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Everardo Mingo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. After 54 minutes of play, Chile's Mariano Lacasa made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Everardo Mingo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Everardo Mingo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 57th minute. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ilmi Duka in the 60th minute of the match. Chile were awarded a corner in the 62th minute after Ac Milan's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Mariano Lacasa took the corner. Matthias Jansson hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Everardo Mingo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 69th minute. The supporters of Ac Milan booed when Chile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Indiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Everardo Mingo made a huge save. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ac Milan's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Mariano Lacasa 80 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-3. 84 minutes into the game, Mariano Lacasa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Everardo Mingo. Mariano Lacasa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. Ac Milan's Everardo Mingo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 86th minute of play. After 89 played minutes Chile got a freekick which was hit by Pedro Indiano. Mariano Lacasa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When %teams%'s Mariano Lacasa was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 1-5 just inside the left pole, 94 minutes into the game. Everardo Mingo was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Chile walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.