Challenge

Jose Alberto Ventura
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Francisco Seco kicked off to start the match. After 3 played minutes, Uruguay's Jaime Cazalla shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Dante Fernandes came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Uruguay reached it. 4 minutes had been played when some careless play by venturinha F.C.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jaime Cazalla was slow to take the kick. During this time Uruguay's players had a chance to rest. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Maximiliano Escribano advanced and headed the ball into goal, 0-1 in the 5th minute. Dante Fernandes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Francisco Seco, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. After having played for 12 minutes, Esteban Fuertes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. venturinha F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Esteban Fuertes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dante Fernandes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco Seco in the 16th minute of the match. When Uruguay's Francisco Seco in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye venturinha F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Joaquin Gayoso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Esteban Fuertes in the 22nd minute of play. venturinha F.C.'s Dante Fernandes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francisco Seco in the 27th minute of play. In the 29th match minute, venturinha F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alvaro Gai to maneuver through the defense. Dante Fernandes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Seco in the 32nd minute of play. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteban Fuertes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Fernandes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximiliano Escribano in the 36th minute of play. In the 37th match minute, Uruguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francisco Seco to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Uruguay's zone, Alvaro Gai stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joaquin Gayoso came out of the goal and Alvaro Gai tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 39th minute, Francisco Seco left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Uruguay fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Dante Fernandes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximiliano Escribano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 46 in the game by Esteban Fuertes from a close distance when the talented Joaquin Gayoso managed to make a qualified save. Uruguay's players were relieved. After having played for 47 minutes, Francisco Seco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Uruguay's supporters crossed their fingers, but Francisco Seco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The venturinha F.C. players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Uruguay were winning 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Esteban Fuertes to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Jaime Cazalla fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. After a rather tough play, venturinha F.C.'s Teodosio Gizon got a free kick in the 54th minute. Francisco Seco came free with the goalkeeper in the 56th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Dante Fernandes could save by the left post. Esteban Fuertes struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Joaquin Gayoso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for venturinha F.C.. Uruguay's Francisco Seco got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 79 minutes into the game, venturinha F.C.'s Alvaro Gai nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joaquin Gayoso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. A hard shot 85 in the game by Francisco Seco from a close distance when the talented Dante Fernandes managed to make a qualified save. venturinha F.C.'s players were relieved. Dante Fernandes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaime Cazalla in the 88th minute of the match. With a little luck, venturinha F.C.'s Dante Fernandes got control of the ball when Francisco Seco tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Francisco Seco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Uruguay's supporters rose to their feet, but Francisco Seco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dante Fernandes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Francisco Seco's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dante Fernandes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 92nd minute of play. The Uruguay players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.