Challenge

Estadio Varela
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, 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. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peng Xiong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Facundo Cadaval got a free kick in the 11th minute. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. After taking down the ball on Crottos Crotters F.C.'s corner Baldomero Mateo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dante Lacasa quite easily take care of the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Peng Xiong notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Mexico's Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Peng Xiong, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Angel Vito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 39 minutes Crottos Crotters F.C.'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. Joel Gaona made a great header on Mexico's corner, it was just that Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Angel Vito managed to reach the ball for a save. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Angel Vito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 45th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Tafalla to maneuver through the defense. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Martin Biörkman shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 46th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Dante Lacasa but with some difficulty. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Peng Xiong made a kick off. Lautaro Mancebo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Angel Vito made a huge save. After 61 played minutes Crottos Crotters F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Adilson Breckenfeld. 64 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Peng Xiong came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 65 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Pablo Solari came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Crottos Crotters F.C.'s zone, Joel Gaona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Angel Vito came out of the goal and Joel Gaona tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Crottos Crotters F.C. made a substitution. Gerardo Gartzea replaced Wieslaw Zarobski. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Lautaro Mancebo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Lautaro Mancebo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Angel Vito breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 77th minute, Lautaro Mancebo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peng Xiong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th 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. Angel Vito breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 87 played minutes Crottos Crotters F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Frank Mackensen. Angel Vito showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 93rd minute of the match. Alberto Tafalla received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Angel Vito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Peng Xiong in the 96th minute of the match. 96 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Peng Xiong came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Crottos Crotters F.C. support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.