Challenge

Pablo Comelli
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Attilio Casciano kicked off to start the match. In the 6th minute, Lorenzo Cazalla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thibault Moon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 10th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Leheren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alberto Tafalla took the ball and in the 10 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Martin Leheren. Martin Leheren dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Talleres de Escalada's Martin Leheren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 13th minute of play. Martin Leheren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 16th minute, Miran Moco 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 1-1. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Miran Moco in the 20th minute. Dante Lacasa made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Miran Moco sent off a good shot on target. The corner ended in Thibault Moon almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Mexico's Dante Lacasa did a great save. Martin Leheren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martin Leheren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Verner Nordin came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 39th minute of the match Talleres de Escalada got a corner. Mexico's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Thibault Moon ran over to the corner to take the kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Miran Moco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Talleres de Escalada's supporters rose to their feet, but Miran Moco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dante Lacasa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Martin Leheren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 42nd minute of the match. 43 minutes had been played when some careless play by Talleres de Escalada's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joel Gaona was slow to take the kick. During this time Mexico's players had a chance to rest. Martin Leheren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 47th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 50th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Tafalla to maneuver through the defense. Martin Leheren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 53rd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th 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. Martin Leheren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Verner Nordin in the 60th minute of play. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Attilio Casciano in the 60th minute of play. Facundo Cadaval sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alberto Tafalla was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 65th minute. Mexico's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 68 minutes in the game, Joel Gaona fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Martin Leheren having to interfere. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miran Moco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Verner Nordin in the 74th minute of the match. In the 81st minute Miran Moco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Talleres de Escalada's Gonzalo Franco got a free kick in the 84th minute. Talleres de Escalada made a substitution. Rigoberto Argider replaced Attilio Casciano. After 85 played minutes Talleres de Escalada got a freekick which was hit by Gonzalo Franco. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joel Gaona got free with Martin Leheren in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rigoberto Argider, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miran Moco took the ball and in the 95 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1.