Challenge

Arena Estação
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joel Gaona made the kick off which started today's match. Severino Vergílio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luca Zorita in the 3rd minute of play. Severino Vergílio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 6 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Falcão Albuquerque came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th 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. Severino Vergílio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Belmiro Figueiredo in the 16th minute of the match. Adhemar Bertassi hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. After 26 minutes, Alex Gomes mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Estação F.C and the Mexico players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 26 played minutes Estação F.C got a freekick which was hit by Alex Gomes. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Belmiro Figueiredo in the 28th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Belmiro Figueiredo in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dante Lacasa saved Mexico from getting behind. If Belmiro Figueiredo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 35 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Belmiro Figueiredo came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Gaona's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Severino Vergílio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Severino Vergílio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. After 42 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Macos Graciani. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Belmiro Figueiredo, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. After 58 played minutes Estação F.C got a freekick which was hit by Luizinho Ramos. Falcão Albuquerque scored 1-0 in the 60th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dante Lacasa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 63 minutes into the match, Estação F.C's goalkeeper Severino Vergílio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. The supporters of Mexico booed when Estação F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alex Gomes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Estação F.C's Miguel Silva was substituted for Nicanor Gorosti. After 67 played minutes Estação F.C got a freekick which was hit by Alex Gomes. Adhemar Bertassi hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Joel Gaona blasted a shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Severino Vergílio having to make a save. In the 75th match minute, Estação F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Gomes to maneuver through the defense. Estação F.C made a substitution. Valdomiro Couto replaced Arnaldo Félix. 77 minutes in the game Macos Graciani did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Joel Gaona. Severino Vergílio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 78th minute of play. In the 81st minute, Malte Örtendahl ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dante Lacasa was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. In the 86th minute, Eliseu Cabral left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Estação F.C fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Estação F.C's Falcão Albuquerque was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dante Lacasa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Estação F.C were victorious despite being under pressure from Mexico for much of the match.