Challenge

Nike Football Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Joel Gaona kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute, Daavid Šembera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Daugirdas Burokas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 8th minute of play. 11 minutes into the game, Regimantas Šileikis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Alytus United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. After 11 played minutes FC Alytus United got a freekick which was hit by Regimantas Šileikis. Alberto Tafalla received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Daugirdas Burokas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 15 minutes into the game, Lowrey Fallen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Alytus United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. In the 16th minute, Lowrey Fallen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Daugirdas Burokas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xavier Seco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Joel Gaona managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Joel Gaona was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Daugirdas Burokas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Xavier Seco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tauras Wijnaldum kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. 35 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Regimantas Šileikis came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 38 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Regimantas Šileikis came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jarūnas Kuliešius was the one to do the kick off. After 54 minutes of play, FC Alytus United's Cafu Antunes made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dante Lacasa was left in no man's land by his defense there! Daugirdas Burokas made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. Daavid Šembera kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Daugirdas Burokas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xavier Seco, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. FC Alytus United's Daugirdas Burokas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xavier Seco in the 66th minute of play. FC Alytus United's Daugirdas Burokas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xavier Seco in the 70th minute of play. Xavier Seco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Daugirdas Burokas made a huge save. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jarūnas Kuliešius in the 80th minute of play. Lautaro Mancebo scored 1-1 in the 85th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Daugirdas Burokas, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 88th minute, Mexico's Joel Gaona dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. In the 93rd minute, Luca Zorita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match was over Mexico could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than FC Alytus United throughout the match.