Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 5th minute of the match, Mariano Lacasa got a very nice opportunity to score, but Dieguinho Paraíba was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 8 minutes into the match, Eusebius Smolarek had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thiago Pliego. Chile's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eusebius Smolarek was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 15 minutes had been played when some careless play by Manchester United FC'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. Chile's Mariano Lacasa was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dieguinho Paraíba in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eusebius Smolarek, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Manchester United FC's Trifon Ivanov was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Thiago Pliego in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 21 played minutes Chile got a freekick which was hit by Pedro Indiano. An unexpectedly hard shot by Junior Shevchenko in the 24th minute of play forced Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chile's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Mariano Lacasa in the 26th minute. After 27 played minutes Chile got a freekick which was hit by Gerardo Pozo. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Junior Shevchenko, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mariano Lacasa got free with Dieguinho Paraíba in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 33 minutes into the game, Manchester United FC's Junior Shevchenko nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Thiago Pliego made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. When Manchester United FC's Junior Shevchenko in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chile's goalie prevented a goal. Mariano Lacasa might have been able to make a better finish in the 41st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dieguinho Paraíba. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mariano Lacasa ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 42nd match minute, Manchester United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Trifon Ivanov to maneuver through the defense. Thiago Pliego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Junior Shevchenko in the 47th minute of play. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Mariano Lacasa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thiago Pliego made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eusebius Smolarek in the 56th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 58th minute of play forced Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Dieguinho Paraíba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 59 played minutes Manchester United FC got a freekick which was hit by Ahmet Haşim Temizhan. When Chile's Mariano Lacasa in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manchester United FC's goalie prevented a goal. Dieguinho Paraíba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guillermo Fontirroig, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dieguinho Paraíba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Orlando Casaus in the 70th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Junior Shevchenko in the 72nd minute of play forced Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dieguinho Paraíba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 74th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Orlando Casaus in the 75th minute of play forced Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Dieguinho Paraíba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eusebius Smolarek could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Thiago Pliego made a huge save. Pedro Indiano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Manchester United FC's Stoyko Makarinov was substituted for Naycho Mollov. 86 minutes into the match, Mariano Lacasa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dieguinho Paraíba. Manchester United FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mariano Lacasa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Dieguinho Paraíba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 92nd minute of play. Thiago Pliego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Junior Shevchenko, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.