Challenge

Estadio ALBERDI
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Judas Verón took the kick off in the first half of the match. When the match clock showed 6 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Rohan Watson sped through Belgrano de Pibasog's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Bernardo Raggio. An unexpectedly hard shot by Judas Verón in the 10th minute of play forced Canada's goalkeeper Jax Williamson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bernardo Raggio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Koby Wright, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Bernardo Raggio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rohan Watson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Belgrano de Pibasog's Bernardo Raggio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rohan Watson in the 15th minute of play. Koby Wright blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Bernardo Raggio having to make a save. Bernardo Raggio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carter George in the 21st minute of the match. After some careless play in the Canada defense, Silvio Abadia kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jax Williamson. The Canada fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jax Williamson should have stopped the shot. Bernardo Raggio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rohan Watson in the 33rd minute of the match. 38 minutes into the game, Judas Verón recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jax Williamson. Judas Verón showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-2. Bernardo Raggio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rohan Watson, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Luka Harris scored 2-3 in the 43rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bernardo Raggio, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 2-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Koby Wright made a kick off. Judas Verón scored 3-3 in the 52nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jax Williamson, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Canada booed when Belgrano de Pibasog was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erasmo Jaunzuria didn't get a good kick on the ball. 55 minutes into the match, Belgrano de Pibasog's goal looked a bit too open when Koby Wright came free, but Bernardo Raggio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Judas Verón in the 58th minute of play forced Canada's goalkeeper Jax Williamson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 59 minutes into the match, Belgrano de Pibasog's goalkeeper Bernardo Raggio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carter George. The supporters of Canada booed when Belgrano de Pibasog was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timo Haydon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Canada's Filip Edwards was substituted for Koby Wright. Belgrano de Pibasog's Garcia Morros was substituted for Blue Dolar. Timo Haydon hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. Canada's Prince Anderson was substituted for Carter George. 72 minutes into the match, Canada's goal looked a bit too open when Judas Verón came free, but Jax Williamson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 76th minute, Jan Dixon made a precise shot to the right of Bernardo Raggio. Belgrano de Pibasog's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-4. 3-5 became the score in the 81st minute when Theo Burton elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Bernardo Raggio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Theo Burton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Canada's Jax Williamson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silvio Abadia in the 88th minute of play. When Belgrano de Pibasog's Iulian Ilinca in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Canada's goalie prevented a goal. If Luka Harris had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 93 played minutes Belgrano de Pibasog got a freekick which was hit by Erasmo Jaunzuria. In the 96th minute, Canada's Filip Edwards dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-6. Canada played a much better game than Belgrano de Pibasog and deserved their victory. The Belgrano de Pibasog players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.