Challenge

Estadio Centenario
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Uruguay's Francisco Seco 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. Atletico Roma's Jeronimo Barreiro got a good chance for a goal in the 2nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Joaquin Gayoso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luigi Di Maio's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Francisco Seco got free with Christian Felice in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 10 minutes into the match, Atletico Roma's Luigi Di Maio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Joaquin Gayoso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Uruguay's Camilo Franco got a free kick in the 10th minute. In the 12th minute of the match, Maximiliano Escribano tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Christian Felice saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. A hard shot 17 in the game by Francisco Seco from a close distance when the talented Christian Felice managed to make a qualified save. Atletico Roma's players were relieved. 20 minutes into the game, Maximiliano Escribano cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Christian Felice was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Uruguay's Francisco Seco got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Antonello Coco kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Francisco Seco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Christian Felice made a huge save. Francisco Seco in the 39thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Christian Felice, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When Atletico Roma's Luigi Di Maio in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Uruguay's goalie prevented a goal. Joaquin Gayoso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luigi Di Maio's shot from short distance in the 44th minute. 46 minutes into the match, Luigi Di Maio notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso. Joaquin Gayoso was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Francisco Seco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Christian Felice tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Francisco Seco in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christian Felice saved Atletico Roma from getting behind. Luigi Di Maio scored 2-2 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Joaquin Gayoso, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. If Jeronimo Barreiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luigi Di Maio in the 77th minute of play. After 78 minutes, Francisco Seco made it 4-2 with a short kick to the right side. Atletico Roma's Christian Felice tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Francisco Seco in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christian Felice saved Atletico Roma from getting behind. After 85 played minutes Uruguay got a freekick which was hit by Bruno Beldad. 86 minutes into the game, Jorge Sainz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Uruguay's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Atletico Roma the free kick. Jorge Sainz hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. A collision led to Uruguay getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Alberto Gisbert hit a great ball. In the 88th minute, Luigi Di Maio got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Francisco Seco took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Christian Felice. Christian Felice dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-2. Uruguay's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.