Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Iker Ekhi took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Avellaneda FC's Paulo José Lira got a free kick in the 4th minute. In the 19th minute, Iker Ekhi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alessandro López showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Guillermo Fontirroig in the 21st minute of the match. Pedro Indiano hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rickard Ahlkvist in the 27th minute of the match. With a little luck, Avellaneda FC's Alessandro López got control of the ball when Mariano Lacasa tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 36th match minute, Chile was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Orlando Casaus to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Francisco Carballar got free with Alessandro López in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 39 minutes Avellaneda FC'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 Avellaneda FC's Alessandro López managed to reach the ball for a save. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alessandro López read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 41st minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

A collision led to Avellaneda FC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Leonard Alexiu hit a great ball. In the 57th minute, Mariano Lacasa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alessandro López was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Avellaneda FC's goalkeeper Alessandro López, 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 Mariano Lacasa in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alessandro López prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Chile's Mariano Lacasa in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Avellaneda FC's goalie prevented a goal. 69 minutes into the match, Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Iker Ekhi. Alessandro López showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 72nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 75th minute of play forced Avellaneda FC's goalkeeper Alessandro López to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 82nd minute, Mariano Lacasa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alessandro López was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Iker Ekhi struck a weak shot in the 86th 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 Avellaneda FC. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonard Alexiu during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 89th match minute, Avellaneda FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonard Alexiu to maneuver through the defense.