Challenge

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Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joel Gaona got the match started through his kick off. Alberto Tafalla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Esen Sanal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 6th minute of play forced S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's goalkeeper Esen Sanal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 8th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. 1-0 became the score in the 14th minute when Lucio Siekkötter elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Faustão Châton kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Wellington Fonseca got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Alberto Tafalla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Renato Augusto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Esen Sanal 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. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Esen Sanal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 34th minute of play. Esen Sanal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 38th minute of the match. Joel Gaona made a great header on Mexico's corner, it was just that S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Esen Sanal managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 42nd match minute, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gláuber Tande to maneuver through the defense. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Through an outstanding action, after 61 minutes, Esen Sanal successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 62nd minute of the match Mexico got a corner. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul'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. In the 65th minute, Alberto Tafalla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Esen Sanal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 69th minute of the match. After 71 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Lorenzo Cazalla. Tarcisio Mangueira hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Esen Sanal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 74th minute of the match. Esen Sanal came out of the goal in the 74th minute to try and stop a shot by Mexico's Joel Gaona. But to his dismay, Joel Gaona quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The supporters of Mexico booed when S.E.R. Caxias do Sul was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tarcisio Mangueira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Esen Sanal firmly grabbed it by the left post. Lautaro Mancebo got in the 83rd a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Esen Sanal handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Esen Sanal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 87th minute of play. After a rather tough play, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Bai Cheng Kang got a free kick in the 90th minute. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Mexico had controlled the match.