Challenge

Stadio Montesacro
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute Mexico were awarded a corner. Joel Gaona went to the cornerflag to take it. When the match had gone on for 18 minutes, Jeremias Mark put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Dante Lacasa. The supporters of Mexico booed when Talenti Roma Calcio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aldo Ianni didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 25th minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christophe Rau saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jeremias Mark struck a weak shot in the 27th 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 Talenti Roma Calcio. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 29th minute of play forced Talenti Roma Calcio's goalkeeper Christophe Rau to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Christophe Rau showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Facundo Cadaval, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Aurelio Piretti hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Talenti Roma Calcio's Christophe Rau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 33rd minute of play. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after Talenti Roma Calcio's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. The corner led to Mexico's Luca Zorita getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. 37 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Jeremias Mark came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeremias Mark could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Jeremias Mark made the kick off in the second half. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Buğrahan Vecih, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. The supporters of Talenti Roma Calcio booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Luque didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alberto Tafalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christophe Rau having to interfere. In the 64th minute, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Christophe Rau. Christophe Rau yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. Talenti Roma Calcio's Christophe Rau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 70th minute of play. 71 minutes into the match, Talenti Roma Calcio's goalkeeper Christophe Rau had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberto Tafalla. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 72th minute after Talenti Roma Calcio's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Christophe Rau made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeremias Mark, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. After 83 played minutes Talenti Roma Calcio got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Ianni. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Christophe Rau firmly grabbed it by the left post. A sloppy throw-in by Leonardo Leoz in the 95th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Talenti Roma Calcio's Felice Scurti. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Talenti Roma Calcio were victorious despite being under pressure from Mexico for much of the match.