Challenge

Estádio O Legendário
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 3rd minute of play forced Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Dida Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 5th minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from German Cano in the 9th minute of the match. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 11th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Alfredo Martins's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dante Lacasa was relentless in the 13th minute of the game. The Mexico fans' excitement grew in the 14th match minute when Mexico's Joel Gaona 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. After 18 minutes Marquês de Herval's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Joel Gaona who took care of the corner kick. 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 Dida Taffarel quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by German Cano in the 21st minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nestor Paraibano in the 22nd minute. In the 24th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dida Taffarel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dante Lacasa made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Nestor Paraibano sent off a good shot on target. Dida Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the game, Joel Gaona cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Dida Taffarel was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Alfredo Martins had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 36th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Jon Grøneng hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. In the 41st minute, Jon Grøneng hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 41st minute of the match Joel Gaona sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dida Taffarel skillfully saved the ball. Dida Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th minute, Marquês de Herval's German Cano ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Joel Gaona stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Marquês de Herval booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Gaona didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 59th minute Luca Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dida Taffarel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. German Cano blasted a shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dante Lacasa having to make a save. Lautaro Mancebo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Dida Taffarel made a huge save. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Luca Zorita hit a great ball. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from German Cano in the 78th minute of the match. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Dida Taffarel firmly grabbed it by the left post. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from German Cano in the 82nd minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Nestor Paraibano's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dante Lacasa was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Martins in the 87th minute of play. Dida Taffarel made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Alberto Tafalla sent off a good shot on target. 90 minutes into the match, Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Dida Taffarel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. In the 91st match minute, Marquês de Herval was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by German Cano to maneuver through the defense. 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.