Challenge

Arena do Grêmio
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Abram Sarmiento got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Kaká Brasil cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Pedro Manzanares was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jaime Velloso kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abram Sarmiento in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck João Francisco Tinoco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. João Francisco Tinoco stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Abram Sarmiento's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. Axel Montenegro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. João Francisco Tinoco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. João Francisco Tinoco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santino Seco in the 20th minute of play. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Harold Tronconi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Harold Tronconi scored 2-1 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pedro Manzanares, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Harold Tronconi in the 31st minute of play. 33 minutes into the game, Lucas Veríssimo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Grêmio RK75's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Colombia the free kick. The supporters of Colombia booed when Grêmio RK75 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucas Veríssimo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 35 minutes into the match, Abram Sarmiento had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of João Francisco Tinoco. Grêmio RK75's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Abram Sarmiento was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Pedro Manzanares didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Harold Tronconi went, in the 38th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-2 was the resulting score. In the 41st minute, Lucas Veríssimo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Harold Tronconi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pedro Manzanares having to make a save. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Harold Tronconi in the 44th minute of play. João Francisco Tinoco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santino Seco in the 47th minute of play. 47 minutes into the match, Grêmio RK75's goal looked a bit too open when Abram Sarmiento came free, but João Francisco Tinoco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-2.

João Francisco Tinoco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Axel Montenegro, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Harold Tronconi in the 59th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 67th minute the ball was on its way in behind Grêmio RK75's goalkeeper João Francisco Tinoco, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 70 minutes had been played when some careless play by Grêmio RK75's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kevin Mastache was slow to take the kick. During this time Colombia's players had a chance to rest. A sloppy throw-in by Lucas Veríssimo in the 73rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Colombia's Kevin Mastache. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abram Secada in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg João Francisco Tinoco saved Grêmio RK75 from getting behind. 77 minutes into the game, Grêmio RK75's Harold Tronconi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Manzanares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. João Francisco Tinoco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ignacio Mastache, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedro Manzanares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Harold Tronconi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abram Secada could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but João Francisco Tinoco made a huge save. Colombia's Antonio Indiano managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Lucas Veríssimo in the 88 minute of the game. In the 91st minute, Lucas Veríssimo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Grêmio RK75 getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Lucas Veríssimo hit a great ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the Colombia players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Grêmio RK75.