Challenge

Diego A Maradona
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lino Rios made the kick off which started today's match. AFC FUSION's Roberto Eztebe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 3rd minute of play. In the 5th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roberto Eztebe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, AFC FUSION's Lino Rios sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dante Lacasa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. AFC FUSION made a substitution. Christoff Stocks replaced Jan Hop. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. AFC FUSION were awarded a corner in the 31th minute after Mexico's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dawid Beckham took the corner. In the 36th minute, Joel Gaona made a precise shot to the right of Roberto Eztebe. AFC FUSION's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 39 minutes into the match, AFC FUSION's goal looked a bit too open when Facundo Cadaval came free, but Roberto Eztebe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lino Rios who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 43rdth minute tested the skills of Dante Lacasa when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Lino Rios could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Joel Gaona was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Felix Luque got a free kick in the 52nd minute. If Lino Rios had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Christoff Stocks sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Roberto Eztebe made a huge save. Lino Rios might have been able to make a better finish in the 67th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dante Lacasa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lino Rios ran back to his position shaking his head. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Luca Rouco got a free kick in the 70th minute. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dawid Beckham in the 70th minute of play. After a rather tough play, AFC FUSION's Christoff Stocks got a free kick in the 71st minute. Christoff Stocks kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. In the 81st minute, Dawid Beckham hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Mexico's zone, Aureliano Karlo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dante Lacasa came out of the goal and Aureliano Karlo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.