Challenge

Oswaldo Zubeldía
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mariano Lacasa got the match started through his kick off. Chile's Thiago Pliego proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Chile from getting a goal against them. Willie Colon in the 7thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Thiago Pliego, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 9 minutes into the match, Atlético Municipal's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Chuan Cintron reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Willie Colon in the 11th minute of the match. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claude Sena, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Mariano Lacasa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pedro Indiano during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Atlético Municipal booed when Chile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Indiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Willie Colon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Chile's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Héctor Lavø was slow to take the kick. During this time Atlético Municipal's players had a chance to rest. Andoni Viguri was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Chuan Cintron showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xavier Figueroa, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Chuan Cintron took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 29 minutes into the match, Chile's Mariano Lacasa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Chuan Cintron narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 29th minute, Mariano Lacasa left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Chile fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 36 minutes into the match, Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Willie Colon. Chile's Thiago Pliego proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Chile from getting a goal against them. In the 40th minute, Guillermo Fontirroig hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Oscar De León had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mariano Lacasa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Chuan Cintron made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 44th minute of play. Pedro Indiano kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Chuan Cintron 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 the first half Chile were leading 0-1. 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 Oscar De León stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 58 minutes into the match, Chile's Mariano Lacasa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Chuan Cintron narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Xavier Figueroa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Chuan Cintron tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Willie Colon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 67th minute, Oscar De León got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Atlético Municipal made a substitution. Gau Resto replaced Oscar De León. 72 minutes into the match, Atlético Municipal's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Chuan Cintron reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 72ndth minute of the game Mariano Lacasa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Atlético Municipal's Chuan Cintron was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the match clock showed 72 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Mariano Lacasa sped through Atlético Municipal's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Chuan Cintron. Atlético Municipal made a substitution. Silvanito Gainza replaced Azubeli Roman. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Willie Colon in the 82nd minute of the match. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claude Sena, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. After 84th play minutes Willie Colon shot 1-2, a short shot which went by Thiago Pliego and just under the crossbar into goal. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Willie Colon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 95th match minute, Chile was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gerardo Pozo to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Chile had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.