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Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Stacey Banning got the match started through his kick off. When Mexico's Facundo Cadaval in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye River tu grato nombre's goalie prevented a goal. Eulalio Francesco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When River tu grato nombre's Stacey Banning in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stacey Banning in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dante Lacasa saved Mexico from getting behind. Stacey Banning's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 9thth minute, Dante Lacasa skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Stacey Banning'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 12th minute of play. Eulalio Francesco 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 14th minute. Stacey Banning's late challenge caught a Mexico's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Stacey Banning helped the player get up and apologised. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stacey Banning in the 19th minute of play. After 23 played minutes River tu grato nombre got a freekick which was hit by Stacey Banning. In the 26th minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eulalio Francesco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eulalio Francesco 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 29th minute. Eulalio Francesco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 33 minutes into the game, Leonardo Leoz threw the ball into play from the sideline. River tu grato nombre's Garaona Aranguiz quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 36th minute of play forced River tu grato nombre's goalkeeper Eulalio Francesco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eulalio Francesco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 37th minute of play. When 董烨邦 fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored River tu grato nombre's protests and gave 董烨邦 a yellow card for diving instead. 董烨邦 hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Joel Gaona was the one to do the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Alberto Tafalla dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Eulalio Francesco, 0-2. River tu grato nombre's attentive Garaona Aranguiz managed to snatch the ball when Leonardo Leoz made a throw-in in the 60th minute of the game. 61 minutes into the game, Felix Luque threw the ball into play from the sideline. River tu grato nombre's Garaona Aranguiz quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After some careless play in the Mexico defense, Stacey Banning kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. The Mexico fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dante Lacasa should have stopped the shot. The referee felt a red card was in order, 68 minutes into the game, when Mihran Sarkisyan put in a rough tackle. River tu grato nombre's Rolland Kellogg was substituted for Pedro Augusto De Assis Moreira. After a rather tough play, River tu grato nombre's Arkhyp Polyanskyi got a free kick in the 74th minute. 75 minutes into the match, River tu grato nombre's goalkeeper Eulalio Francesco had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberto Tafalla. With an all-out effort, Mexico's Eulalio Francesco threw himself towards the right post 79 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Alberto Tafalla, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th 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. Eulalio Francesco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stacey Banning, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Mexico supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Mexico would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.