Challenge

CARLITOS BIANCHI
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Chile's Mariano Lacasa started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Mariano Lacasa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 15 played minutes El ABUELO FC got a freekick which was hit by Celestino Fix. In the 16th minute Orlando Casaus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodolfo Bertassi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Rodolfo Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chile's goalkeeper Thiago Pliego, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Rodolfo Bertassi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 33rd minute of play. Rodolfo Bertassi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mariano Lacasa's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. El ABUELO FC's Rodolfo Bertassi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 38th minute of play. El ABUELO FC's Rodolfo Bertassi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orlando Casaus in the 40th minute of play. Celestino Fix kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Rodolfo Bertassi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Casaus, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Isidoro Azevedo was the one to do the kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Flaco Schiavi during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to El ABUELO FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Flaco Schiavi hit a great ball. 55 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Rodolfo Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rodolfo Bertassi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. Pedro Indiano took the ball and in the 59 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rodolfo Bertassi. Rodolfo Bertassi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. When El ABUELO FC's Isidoro Azevedo 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 Chile's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Chile booed when El ABUELO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Remus Bălășoiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to El ABUELO FC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Alberto Etxekopar hit a great ball. El ABUELO FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Remus Bălășoiu in the 72nd minute. Rodolfo Bertassi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 73rd minute of play. Orlando Casaus could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Rodolfo Bertassi made a huge save. 86 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Rodolfo Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. El ABUELO FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Chile had controlled the match.