Challenge

Estadio 15 de Abril
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lucas Barcelos made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the game, Lucas Barcelos recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ricardo Zorita. Lucas Barcelos showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Lucas Barcelos took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ricardo Zorita. Ricardo Zorita dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Lucas Barcelos struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Ricardo Zorita didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for C A U. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lucas Barcelos got free with Ricardo Zorita in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ricardo Zorita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucas Barcelos in the 19th minute of play. Ricardo Zorita made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Lucas Barcelos sent off a good shot on target. An unexpected shot in the 32nd minute by Lucas Barcelos got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 34th match minute, El Salvador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Rubio to maneuver through the defense. Ricardo Zorita made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Lucas Barcelos sent off a good shot on target. If Lucas Barcelos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Moises Fernandino stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Barcelos in the 53rd minute of play forced El Salvador's goalkeeper Ricardo Zorita to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 54 minutes into the game, C A U's Lucas Barcelos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ricardo Zorita made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. After a rather tough play, El Salvador's Luis Rubio got a free kick in the 57th minute. Luis Rubio kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind El Salvador's goalkeeper Ricardo Zorita, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 65 played minutes C A U got a freekick which was hit by Rodolfo Cordarin. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luis Rubio during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. C A U's Jorge Nahia was substituted for Nico González. Luis Rubio hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Luis Rubio hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. With a little luck, C A U's Feliberto Gonsalvo got control of the ball when Moises Fernandino tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jorge Nahia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Ricardo Zorita tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of C A U booed when El Salvador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luis Rubio didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind El Salvador's goalkeeper Ricardo Zorita, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. El Salvador's Ricardo Zorita played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Barcelos in the 88th minute of play. A collision led to C A U getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Rodolfo Cordarin hit a great ball. C A U's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.