Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, 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. Iwan Grocholski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Lacasa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 4 minutes into the match, La Academia's goalkeeper Iwan Grocholski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariano Lacasa. The audience was convinced that Robby Woody's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Thiago Pliego was relentless in the 6th minute of the game. Gafur Onat kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iwan Grocholski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. Iwan Grocholski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 18th minute of play. La Academia's Iwan Grocholski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 20th minute of play. In the 22nd minute, Chile's Mariano Lacasa dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. A sloppy throw-in by Aaron Mazuste in the 25th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Chile's Alan Tamayo. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iwan Grocholski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. The supporters of La Academia booed when Chile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Carballar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Iwan Grocholski didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Mariano Lacasa went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. In the 39th minute of the match, Mariano Lacasa got a very nice opportunity to score, but Iwan Grocholski was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iwan Grocholski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. Thiago Pliego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francisco Alberto Zañartu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Robby Woody to strike the kick off in the second half. Iwan Grocholski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 52nd minute of the match. After having played for 56 minutes, Robby Woody managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Academia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Robby Woody was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Mariano Lacasa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gafur Onat during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 63 played minutes La Academia got a freekick which was hit by Gafur Onat. Robby Woody could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 69th minute of the match, but Thiago Pliego made a huge save. In the 71st minute of the match, Francisco Alberto Zañartu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Thiago Pliego saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Thiago Pliego was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Aaron Mazuste showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 72 minute of play. The supporters of La Academia booed when Chile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Indiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. When La Academia's Robby Woody in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chile's goalie prevented a goal. 77 minutes into the match, La Academia's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Lacasa came free, but Iwan Grocholski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iwan Grocholski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 82nd minute of play forced La Academia's goalkeeper Iwan Grocholski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chile's attentive Alan Tamayo managed to snatch the ball when Aaron Mazuste made a throw-in in the 83rd minute of the game. Thiago Pliego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robby Woody in the 88th minute of the match. 91 minutes into the game, Maxín Bacarreza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Academia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chile the free kick. After a rather tough play, La Academia's Maxín Bacarreza got a free kick in the 91st minute. After having played for 92 minutes, Mariano Lacasa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chile's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mariano Lacasa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.