Challenge

Estadio Casa Yellow
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. Joel Gaona received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Herminio Gizon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 7 minutes into the match, ALIDIM FOR EVER's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Herminio Gizon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Jesus Dimas tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of ALIDIM FOR EVER booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberto Tafalla didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matias Gelmiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Matias Gelmiro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Matias Gelmiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dante Lacasa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Herminio Gizon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Facundo Cadaval in the 22nd minute of the match. When the match clock showed 30 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Matias Gelmiro sped through Mexico's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. In the 38th minute, Matias Gelmiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 40th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Herminio Gizon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 42nd match minute, ALIDIM FOR EVER was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tião Penha to maneuver through the defense. In the 44th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Herminio Gizon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Matias Gelmiro stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Matias Gelmiro 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. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Herminio Gizon firmly grabbed it by the left post. ALIDIM FOR EVER's Jairo Selatse was substituted for Jesus Dimas. ALIDIM FOR EVER's Turan Canser was substituted for Bernardo Firmo. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 66th minute after ALIDIM FOR EVER's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. The corner went over the outstretched arms of ALIDIM FOR EVER's goalie and right to Luca Zorita. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. ALIDIM FOR EVER's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Herminio Gizon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 69th minute of play. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Herminio Gizon firmly grabbed it by the left post. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tião Penha in the 78th minute of play. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaueko Nanclares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 89 minutes, Amanda Knapp mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ALIDIM FOR EVER and the Mexico players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 89th minute, Amanda Knapp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 90 played minutes ALIDIM FOR EVER got a freekick which was hit by Adan Bartuelo. Herminio Gizon 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 91st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gaueko Nanclares in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dante Lacasa saved Mexico from getting behind. When the referee blew the final whistle, ALIDIM FOR EVER could leave the field as winners, despite Mexico having more of the ball for most of the match.