Challenge

Auxiliar Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gregório Neiva kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the game, Dércio Moreira threw the ball into play from the sideline. Chile's Felix Garrido quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eriberto Bonadona read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. The corner ended in Feng Cheng Ling almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Chile's Thiago Pliego did a great save. Mira United FC's Eriberto Bonadona played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orlando Casaus in the 17th minute of play. After some careless play in the Mira United FC defense, Mariano Lacasa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Eriberto Bonadona. The Mira United FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Eriberto Bonadona should have stopped the shot. Mira United FC's Eriberto Bonadona played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 24th minute of play. Mariano Lacasa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mira United FC's Eriberto Bonadona played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 30th minute of play. Gregório Neiva struck a weak shot in the 31st 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 Mira United FC. 32 minutes into the match, Mira United FC's Gregório Neiva sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Thiago Pliego narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 34 played minutes Mira United FC got a freekick which was hit by Rodolfo Pires. Mira United FC's Eriberto Bonadona played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 39th minute of play. Eriberto Bonadona took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Chile's Thiago Pliego got control of the ball when Gregório Neiva tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Chile's Felix Garrido got a free kick in the 45th minute. Gregório Neiva could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Thiago Pliego made a huge save. After 48 minutes Chile's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Feng Cheng Ling who took care of the corner kick. In the 48th match minute, Mira United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nel Ybarbo to maneuver through the defense. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mariano Lacasa made a kick off. Felix Garrido made in the 54th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Mira United FC's Dércio Moreira. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gregório Neiva in the 57th minute of play forced Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gregório Neiva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mariano Lacasa's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eriberto Bonadona firmly grabbed it by the left post. After some careless play in the Chile defense, Gregório Neiva kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Thiago Pliego. The Chile fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Thiago Pliego should have stopped the shot. In the 81stth minute of the game Gregório Neiva who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Chile's Thiago Pliego was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Guillermo Fontirroig could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Eriberto Bonadona made a huge save. Gregório Neiva's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Thiago Pliego read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. 90 minutes into the match, Mariano Lacasa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eriberto Bonadona. Mira United FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mariano Lacasa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Mariano Lacasa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When the match was over Chile could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Mira United FC throughout the match.