Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) INTOCABLES 2oo4's Gerson Santana 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. Robert Bresson came out of the goal in the 7th minute to try and stop a shot by Chile's Mariano Lacasa. But to his dismay, Mariano Lacasa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Orlando Casaus in the 12th minute of play forced INTOCABLES 2oo4's goalkeeper Robert Bresson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 13 minutes INTOCABLES 2oo4's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Mariano Lacasa who took care of the corner kick. Mariano Lacasa made a great header on Chile's corner, it was just that INTOCABLES 2oo4's Robert Bresson managed to reach the ball for a save. Gerson Santana took the ball and in the 18 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 1-2. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerson Santana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 23 minutes of play, INTOCABLES 2oo4's Ibon Duarte made it 1-3 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! Orlando Casaus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thiago Pliego stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gerson Santana's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 35th minute of play forced INTOCABLES 2oo4's goalkeeper Robert Bresson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Robert Bresson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 38th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Chile's Alan Tamayo got a free kick in the 40th minute. Robert Bresson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Orlando Casaus in the 43rd minute. Chile's Thiago Pliego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ibon Duarte in the 48th minute of play.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mariano Lacasa to strike the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gerson Santana in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thiago Pliego saved Chile from getting behind. Gerson Santana could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Thiago Pliego made a huge save. 56 minutes had been played when some careless play by INTOCABLES 2oo4's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Mariano Lacasa was slow to take the kick. During this time Chile's players had a chance to rest. Eche Mingas charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eche Mingas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 58 played minutes INTOCABLES 2oo4 got a freekick which was hit by Eche Mingas. In the 59th match minute, INTOCABLES 2oo4 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Batuecas to maneuver through the defense. INTOCABLES 2oo4 made a substitution. Manoj Espinosa replaced Gerson Santana. In the 64th match minute, Chile was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francisco Carballar to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Manoj Espinosa kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Thiago Pliego. That made the score 1-4 in the 65 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 69th minute of play forced INTOCABLES 2oo4's goalkeeper Robert Bresson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ibon Duarte received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Thiago Pliego tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Robert Bresson came out of the goal in the 75th minute to try and stop a shot by Chile's Mariano Lacasa. But to his dismay, Mariano Lacasa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-4. In the 77th minute the ball was on its way in behind INTOCABLES 2oo4's goalkeeper Robert Bresson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Manoj Espinosa in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Thiago Pliego prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. INTOCABLES 2oo4 had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.