Challenge

Diego A Maradona
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Joel Gaona started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 3rd minute of play forced AFC FUSION's goalkeeper Roberto Eztebe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 4 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Leonardo Leoz. In the 8th minute Lautaro Mancebo 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. Aureliano Karlo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. In the 13th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonardo Leoz to maneuver through the defense. 14 minutes into the game, Aureliano Karlo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dante Lacasa. Aureliano Karlo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 19 minutes into the game, Alberto Tafalla cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Roberto Eztebe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 27th minute Lautaro Mancebo 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. 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 28th minute of play. Roberto Eztebe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 32nd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Christoff Stocks managed to get in a good position for a shot. AFC FUSION's supporters rose to their feet, but Christoff Stocks was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dante Lacasa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Mexico's Alberto Tafalla in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC FUSION's goalie prevented a goal. Roberto Eztebe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aureliano Karlo to strike the kick off in the second half. Roberto Eztebe stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joel Gaona's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. AFC FUSION's attentive Dawid Beckham managed to snatch the ball when Lautaro Mancebo made a throw-in in the 55th minute of the game. In the 57th match minute, AFC FUSION was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christoff Stocks to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Roberto Eztebe in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 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 62nd minute of play. AFC FUSION's Roberto Eztebe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 65th minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aureliano Karlo in the 67th minute of the match. In the 72nd minute Mexico were awarded a corner. Joel Gaona went to the cornerflag to take it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aureliano Karlo in the 77th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guido Txindoki in the 81st minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 86 minutes into the game, Christoff Stocks was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC FUSION's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. A collision led to AFC FUSION getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Christoff Stocks hit a great ball. After 92 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Luca Rouco. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.