Challenge

Xopotó Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ronaldo Joinvilense made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 6th minute of play forced Wolves FC - DMZ's goalkeeper Guillen Aguillar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alberto Tafalla in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Guillen Aguillar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Wolves FC - DMZ's zone, Alberto Tafalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Guillen Aguillar came out of the goal and Alberto Tafalla tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 20 minutes, Joel Gaona managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mexico's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joel Gaona was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Ronaldo Joinvilense's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dante Lacasa was relentless in the 24th minute of the game. Guillen Aguillar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 26th minute of play. Guillen Aguillar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 27th minute of the match. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Guillen Aguillar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 34th minute of play. Guillen Aguillar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alberto Tafalla scored 0-1 in the 40th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Guillen Aguillar, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ronaldo Joinvilense sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 46 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Macos Graciani. After the first half Mexico were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Joel Gaona to make the kick off. Guillen Aguillar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 53rd minute of the match. After 54 minutes Wolves FC - DMZ'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. After taking down the ball on Mexico's corner Joel Gaona fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Guillen Aguillar quite easily take care of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lautaro Mancebo in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Guillen Aguillar saved Wolves FC - DMZ from getting behind. When Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Wolves FC - DMZ's goalie prevented a goal. The Mexico fans' excitement grew in the 54th match minute when Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alberto Tafalla got free with Guillen Aguillar in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Wolves FC - DMZ's Guillen Aguillar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save Wolves FC - DMZ from getting a goal against them. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 64th minute after Wolves FC - DMZ's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Guillen Aguillar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 67th minute of play. When Joel Gaona came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the Mexico fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Joel Gaona couldn't finish the play. Joel Gaona was extremely unlucky when he, in the 75th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Gaona in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Guillen Aguillar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Guillen Aguillar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. It was a well-played corner which Lautaro Mancebo managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. 84 minutes in the game, Joel Gaona fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Guillen Aguillar having to interfere. Alberto Tafalla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Guillen Aguillar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Guillen Aguillar in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Luca Zorita took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Guillen Aguillar. Guillen Aguillar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Mexico played a much better game than Wolves FC - DMZ and deserved their victory. The Wolves FC - DMZ players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.