Challenge

Arena Muratt
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, 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. Betão de Medeiros could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 2nd minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. Claudinei Xavier had several of the Mexico's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 7 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-0 score and a disappointed Dante Lacasa as he didn't even see the shot coming. 11 minutes into the match, Alberto Tafalla notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of ALTHENTIC F.C's Mila Gröhe. Mila Gröhe was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ove Odeen, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Claudinei Xavier tried to sneak it across the goal line. Betão de Medeiros in the 29thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dante Lacasa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Mila Gröhe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Facundo Cadaval, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 37th minute after ALTHENTIC F.C's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. 42 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Betão de Medeiros came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mila Gröhe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 47th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

After 50 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Facundo Cadaval. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Betão de Medeiros in the 51st minute of the match. In the 52nd match minute, ALTHENTIC F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ove Odeen to maneuver through the defense. Betão de Medeiros received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Dante Lacasa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Betão de Medeiros in the 56th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Betão de Medeiros in the 62nd minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. ALTHENTIC F.C's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Alberto Tafalla 64 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. Mila Gröhe made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 69th minute. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Mila Gröhe made a huge save. The audience was convinced that Claudinei Xavier's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dante Lacasa was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claudinei Xavier in the 82nd minute of play. 84 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Claudinei Xavier came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 85thth minute of the game Claudinei Xavier who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mexico's Dante Lacasa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 85th minute, Marquinhos Toscano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Betão de Medeiros, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Mexico walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.