Challenge

Zhizhio
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Stasio Kowalski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 2nd minute of play. With an all-out effort, CD Zhizhio's Thiago Pliego threw himself towards the right post 4 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Sven-Arne Apelquist, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Mariano Lacasa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chile's supporters rose to their feet, but Mariano Lacasa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Stasio Kowalski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sven-Arne Apelquist in the 7th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mariano Lacasa in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stasio Kowalski saved CD Zhizhio from getting behind. Through an outstanding action, after 17 minutes, Thiago Pliego successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Mariano Lacasa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Stasio Kowalski having to make a save. Stasio Kowalski 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 19th minute. 22 minutes into the match, Mariano Lacasa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Stasio Kowalski. CD Zhizhio's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mariano Lacasa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. When CD Zhizhio's Sven-Arne Apelquist in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chile's goalie prevented a goal. When CD Zhizhio's Sven-Arne Apelquist in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chile's goalie prevented a goal. In the 30th minute Sven-Arne Apelquist 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. The CD Zhizhio fans' excitement grew in the 33rd match minute when CD Zhizhio's Sven-Arne Apelquist 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 36 minutes into the game, Mariano Lacasa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Stasio Kowalski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sven-Arne Apelquist in the 38th minute of play forced Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, España Lada managed to get in a good position for a shot. CD Zhizhio's supporters rose to their feet, but España Lada 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. Stasio Kowalski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 41st minute of the match. A collision led to Chile getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Francisco Carballar hit a great ball. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Stasio Kowalski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 46th minute of play. 47 minutes into the match, CD Zhizhio's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Stasio Kowalski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Chile were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Sven-Arne Apelquist stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Yu Chao Bin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 50th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Stasio Kowalski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 57th minute. Stasio Kowalski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 61st minute. 62 minutes into the match, Chile's goal looked a bit too open when Yu Chao Bin came free, but Thiago Pliego reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind CD Zhizhio's goalkeeper Stasio Kowalski, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Stasio Kowalski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. Mariano Lacasa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. CD Zhizhio's Azconzábal Machuca was substituted for Jairo Carral. Stasio Kowalski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, 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 Sven-Arne Apelquist, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Mariano Lacasa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Stasio Kowalski made a huge save. If Mariano Lacasa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 82ndth minute of the game Mariano Lacasa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but CD Zhizhio's Stasio Kowalski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 84th minute, Sven-Arne Apelquist made a precise shot to the right of Thiago Pliego. Chile's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. The crowd rose to their feet as Chile's Mariano Lacasa slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Stasio Kowalski. That made the score 2-3 after 88 minutes of play. 90 minutes into the game, Yu Chao Bin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-3. Thiago Pliego was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, CD Zhizhio's Stasio Kowalski got control of the ball when Mariano Lacasa tried to sneak it across the goal line. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.