Challenge

Cúpula del Trueno
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joel Gaona made the kick off which started today's match. Athletico Picapedrense's Jesus Sayveon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 6th minute of play. Athletico Picapedrense's Jesus Sayveon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 10th minute of play. In the 11th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. Athletico Picapedrense's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Joel Gaona ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Mexico's corner Luca Zorita fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jesus Sayveon quite easily take care of the ball. The Mexico fans' excitement grew in the 11th match minute when Mexico's Luca Zorita looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When the match had gone on for 14 minutes, Zenon Klewinski put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Dante Lacasa. In the 17th minute, Lautaro Mancebo made a precise shot to the right of Jesus Sayveon. Athletico Picapedrense's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Jesus Sayveon 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 20th minute. Jesus Sayveon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Athletico Picapedrense's Jesus Sayveon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 26th minute of play. Jesus Sayveon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 27th minute of play. Jesus Sayveon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Macos Graciani to maneuver through the defense. 34 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Hristo Stoichkov came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 35th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jesus Sayveon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 46th minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jesus Sayveon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Athletico Picapedrense players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Mexico were winning 1-2.

Athletico Picapedrense made a substitution. Orlondo Aguado replaced Zenon Klewinski. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hristo Stoichkov was the one to do the kick off. Alberto Tafalla received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Jesus Sayveon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Orlondo Aguado in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dante Lacasa saved Mexico from getting behind. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Orlondo Aguado in the 57th minute of play. After some careless play in the Mexico defense, Hristo Stoichkov kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. The Mexico fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dante Lacasa should have stopped the shot. Athletico Picapedrense's Eloi Fontanella was substituted for Hristo Stoichkov. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Gaona in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jesus Sayveon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 71 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Eloi Fontanella came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 78 minutes into the match, Athletico Picapedrense's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Jesus Sayveon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After taking down the ball on Mexico's corner Joel Gaona fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jesus Sayveon quite easily take care of the ball. A collision led to Athletico Picapedrense getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Reno Cartagena hit a great ball. The Mexico fans' excitement grew in the 88th match minute when Mexico's Alberto Tafalla looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Jesus Sayveon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luca Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Athletico Picapedrense's zone, Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jesus Sayveon came out of the goal and Lautaro Mancebo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jesus Sayveon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 97th minute of play. The Mexico players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.