Challenge

Orlando Pereira
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Richard Linhares took the kick off in the first half of the match. The audience was convinced that Francisco Seco's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nestor Paraibano was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. Nestor Paraibano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximiliano Escribano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 8 minutes into the match, Francisco Seco had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nestor Paraibano. Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Francisco Seco was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Nestor Paraibano came out of the goal in the 14th minute to try and stop a shot by Uruguay's Maximiliano Escribano. But to his dismay, Maximiliano Escribano quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Richard Linhares during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Magnifico FC - FSCMZ getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Richard Linhares hit a great ball. Richard Senna kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. In the 22nd minute Maximiliano Escribano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nestor Paraibano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 24th minute Francisco Seco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nestor Paraibano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Uruguay's attentive Arturo Carvallo managed to snatch the ball when Cícero Faria made a throw-in in the 27th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Seco in the 28th minute of play forced Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's goalkeeper Nestor Paraibano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 29th match minute, Magnifico FC - FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Richard Senna to maneuver through the defense. Kléber Magalhães kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Richard Senna kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Joaquin Gayoso. That made the score 1-2 in the 34 minute of play. In the 37th minute, Richard Senna hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 42 minutes into the match, Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Francisco Seco came free, but Nestor Paraibano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 44 played minutes Uruguay got a freekick which was hit by Maximiliano Escribano. The Magnifico FC - FSCMZ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Uruguay were winning 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Francisco Seco to strike the kick off in the second half. Nestor Paraibano didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Maximiliano Escribano went, in the 51st minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. Uruguay's Alberto Gisbert quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Kléber Magalhães, made in the 54th minute of the game. Nestor Paraibano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximiliano Escribano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's Nestor Paraibano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maximiliano Escribano in the 59th minute of play. With a little luck, Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's Nestor Paraibano got control of the ball when Francisco Seco tried to sneak it across the goal line. Nestor Paraibano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Francisco Seco in the 64th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alan Machado in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joaquin Gayoso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 69 minutes into the game, Dorival Xavier was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Uruguay the free kick. Dorival Xavier hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Chicão Novaes charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Chicão Novaes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 72 played minutes Magnifico FC - FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Chicão Novaes. After a defensive mix-up in Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's zone, Francisco Seco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nestor Paraibano came out of the goal and Francisco Seco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Uruguay's Alberto Gisbert managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Cícero Faria in the 77 minute of the game. The audience thought a goal was coming when Francisco Seco got free with Nestor Paraibano in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Magnifico FC - FSCMZ booed when Uruguay was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kevin Carballal didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 86th minute of the match Richard Senna sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Joaquin Gayoso skillfully saved the ball. In the 88th minute Gugu Tande shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joaquin Gayoso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Chicão Novaes kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. 92 minutes into the match, Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Francisco Seco came free, but Nestor Paraibano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Uruguay's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.