Challenge

9 de Diciembre
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Carlos Cesaro got the match started through his kick off. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Cesaro in the 15th minute of the match. Bartolo Beliran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Gaona, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. MARTINETA's Bartolo Beliran played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 21st minute of play. In the 28th minute, Petruț Ailincai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bartolo Beliran 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 30th minute. In the 32nd minute Carlos Cesaro 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. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Macos Graciani hit a great ball. In the 41st minute Carlos Cesaro 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. 43 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lv Qiang Xiao.

51 minutes into the match, MARTINETA's goalkeeper Bartolo Beliran had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Joel Gaona. In the 53rd minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bartolo Beliran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lv Qiang Xiao struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Dante Lacasa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MARTINETA. MARTINETA's João Severino was substituted for Carlos Cesaro. 58 minutes into the match, Nacho Roca notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Mexico's Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 66th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bartolo Beliran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bartolo Beliran made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 68th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lv Qiang Xiao in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dante Lacasa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Severino in the 74th minute of play. 77 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Lv Qiang Xiao came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 78th minute of the match MARTINETA got a corner. Mexico's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lv Qiang Xiao ran over to the corner to take the kick. Bartolo Beliran stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alberto Tafalla's shot from short distance in the 85th minute. Nacho Roca'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 88th minute of play. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Bartolo Beliran made a huge save. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The MARTINETA fans cheered their team off the field, for while Mexico had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.