Challenge

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Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Fabien Canu started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 5th minute of play forced Lunar Park's goalkeeper Cedric Van Langhendoncx to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thiago Pliego stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabien Canu's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. 11 minutes into the match, Lunar Park's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Cedric Van Langhendoncx reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Fabien Canu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lunar Park's supporters rose to their feet, but Fabien Canu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Thiago Pliego breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 14 minutes into the match, Mariano Lacasa notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Lunar Park's Cedric Van Langhendoncx. Cedric Van Langhendoncx was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Cedric Van Langhendoncx showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 20th minute of the match. In the 22nd minute Fabien Canu 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. In the 24th match minute, Lunar Park was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Derviş Okan to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 29 minutes, Fabien Canu took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Thiago Pliego to make any attempt to save it. 34 minutes into the game, Felix Garrido threw the ball into play from the sideline. Lunar Park's Esteban Alvarado quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After a rather tough play, Lunar Park's Yazid Larnicol got a free kick in the 35th minute. Cedric Van Langhendoncx took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cedric Van Langhendoncx took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mariano Lacasa to make the kick off. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Cedric Van Langhendoncx made a huge save. Mariano Lacasa who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 53rdth minute tested the skills of Cedric Van Langhendoncx when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 60 minutes into the game, Mariano Lacasa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cedric Van Langhendoncx. Mariano Lacasa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Cedric Van Langhendoncx was out of position in the 68 minute of play, and Mariano Lacasa capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Mariano Lacasa really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. Jose Manzanedo made in the 71st minute of the game a quick throw-in and Alan Tamayo immediately put the ball in play. Cedric Van Langhendoncx made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 72nd minute of play. Cedric Van Langhendoncx took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 73 minutes, Fabien Canu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lunar Park's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabien Canu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lunar Park:s Cedric Van Langhendoncx showed great skill when he stopped Mariano Lacasa:s penalty. In the 80th minute Lunar Park were awarded a corner. Carlos Taillade went to the cornerflag to take it. Lunar Park's Cedric Van Langhendoncx played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 83rd minute of play. Chile's Felix Garrido managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Esteban Alvarado in the 84 minute of the game. After having played for 86 minutes, Mariano Lacasa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chile's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mariano Lacasa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 91st minute Mariano Lacasa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cedric Van Langhendoncx saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos Taillade, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Mariano Lacasa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 96 minutes into the game, Mariano Lacasa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cedric Van Langhendoncx. Mariano Lacasa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. The Lunar Park fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Chile were clearly better and deserved to take the win.