Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Julian Murillo kicked off to start the match. 8 minutes into the match, Club Sportivo Quilmes's goalkeeper Pastor Firman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Milagros Fraga. Rolando Noboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Radomil Mietus, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Julian Murillos short, quick shot in the 15thth minute got Pastor Firman to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 15 played minutes Club Sportivo Quilmes got a freekick which was hit by Alejo Ongile. In the 15th minute of the match Luz Tejedor sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pastor Firman skillfully saved the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Milagros Fraga got free with Pastor Firman in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 20 minutes into the match, Peru's goal looked a bit too open when Radomil Mietus came free, but Rolando Noboa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, Peru's goal looked a bit too open when Sebastian Verón came free, but Rolando Noboa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sebastian Verón in the 21st minute of play forced Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pastor Firman made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Julian Murillo sent off a good shot on target. Pastor Firman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Julian Murillo in the 33rd minute. The long shot by Luz Tejedor in the 37th minute really tested Pastor Firman's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Eliseo Mina received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Pastor Firman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rolando Noboa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Verón in the 43rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Peru's Milagros Fraga got a free kick in the 47th minute. Rolando Noboa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arnold Ponk in the 48th minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Radomil Mietus was the one to do the kick off. 55 minutes into the game, Club Sportivo Quilmes's Sebastian Verón nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rolando Noboa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. A sloppy throw-in by Silverio Chuan in the 58th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Peru's Eliseo Mina. In the 67th minute Luz Tejedor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pastor Firman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Peru were awarded a corner in the 68th minute after Club Sportivo Quilmes's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Luz Tejedor took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eliseo Mina in the 71st minute of play forced Club Sportivo Quilmes's goalkeeper Pastor Firman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Waldemar Przybylo's late challenge caught a Peru's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Waldemar Przybylo helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Peru booed when Club Sportivo Quilmes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Waldemar Przybylo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Waldemar Przybylo hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Sebastian Verón sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Club Sportivo Quilmes's David Oihan in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Peru's goalie prevented a goal. In the 91st minute, Silverio Chuan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arnold Ponk in the 93rd minute of play forced Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Club Sportivo Quilmes's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.