Challenge

Monumental
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Xandro Sacristán started the match with the kick off. Dante Lacasa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Xandro Sacristán went, in the 2nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Xandro Sacristán could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xandro Sacristán in the 7th minute of play. In the 13th minute, Albardón F.C's Xandro Sacristán dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 16th minute of play forced Albardón F.C's goalkeeper Geronimo Eleazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Geronimo Eleazar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 19 minutes into the game, 张星彬 was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Albardón F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. After a rather tough play, Albardón F.C's 张星彬 got a free kick in the 19th minute. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Facundo Cadaval kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. In the 23rd match minute, Albardón F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bartolomé Companys to maneuver through the defense. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Geronimo Eleazar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 29th minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Eusebio Lucero came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 35th minute of play forced Albardón F.C's goalkeeper Geronimo Eleazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alberto Tafalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Geronimo Eleazar having to interfere. After 42 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Lorenzo Cazalla. In the 45th minute of the match, Erasmo Lluc tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dante Lacasa saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line.

The wind increased when Joel Gaona made the kick off in the second half. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusebio Lucero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 51 minutes Mexico's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gustavo Barros Schelotto who took care of the corner kick. Geronimo Eleazar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 55th minute of play. Xandro Sacristán hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. In the 59th match minute, Albardón F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bartolomé Companys to maneuver through the defense. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aureliano Buendia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Geronimo Eleazar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 65th minute of play. The supporters of Mexico booed when Albardón F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Galo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Geronimo Eleazar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Gaona, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. 71 minutes into the game, Eusebio Lucero threw the ball into play from the sideline. Mexico's Facundo Cadaval quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 74th minute, Lautaro Mancebo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ivan Gaizko in the 75th minute of play. After 78 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Joel Gaona. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Geronimo Eleazar firmly grabbed it by the left post. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aureliano Buendia in the 91st minute of the match. Bartolomé Companys hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. 94 minutes into the game, Albardón F.C's Aureliano Buendia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dante Lacasa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Albardón F.C fans cheered their team off the field, for while Mexico had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.