Challenge

Olímpico Maracay
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joel Gaona made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 8th minute of play forced Atletico Aragua FC's goalkeeper Haitz Langarica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Atletico Aragua FC's Haitz Langarica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 9th minute of play. After having played for 15 minutes, Joel Gaona managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mexico's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joel Gaona was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Gaspard Izquierdo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dante Lacasa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. In the 23rd minute Gaspard Izquierdo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 25th minute Arnold Collins shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Haitz Langarica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Haitz Langarica showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 36th minute after Atletico Aragua FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. In the 37th minute Arnold Collins shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Haitz Langarica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Facundo Cadaval in the 40th minute of play forced Atletico Aragua FC's goalkeeper Haitz Langarica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 42 in the game by Rafe Vallina from a close distance when the talented Dante Lacasa managed to make a qualified save. Mexico's players were relieved. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gaspard Izquierdo was the one to do the kick off. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaspard Izquierdo in the 52nd minute of play. Bizi Faubelo kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Haitz Langarica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 55th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the game, Lautaro Mancebo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mexico's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Atletico Aragua FC the free kick. After 58 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Lautaro Mancebo. Lautaro Mancebo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Haitz Langarica made a huge save. Facundo Cadaval could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Haitz Langarica made a huge save. Haitz Langarica stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luca Zorita's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Haitz Langarica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 78th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Zorita in the 79th minute of play forced Atletico Aragua FC's goalkeeper Haitz Langarica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 83rd minute of play forced Atletico Aragua FC's goalkeeper Haitz Langarica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Facundo Cadaval fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Haitz Langarica having to interfere. In the 93rd minute Luca Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Haitz Langarica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Haitz Langarica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luca Rouco in the 96th minute of play.