Challenge

Sirius Black
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Gervasio Chano made the kick off and thus started the match. Donato Garaona came free with the goalkeeper in the 3rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Dante Lacasa could save by the left post. Jeronimo Millan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 5th minute of the match. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gervasio Chano in the 6th minute of play. In the 9th match minute, Sirius Dog was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Norberto Cugat to maneuver through the defense. 11 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Donato Garaona. In the 14th match minute, Sirius Dog was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cecilio Berenguer to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute Terje Sundberg 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. Sirius Dog's Jeronimo Millan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 20th minute of play. 26 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Norberto Cugat. In the 28th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeronimo Millan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 31 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Terje Sundberg. Terje Sundberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Donato Garaona in the 39th minute. Terje Sundberg'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. Terje Sundberg helped the player get up and apologised. After 41 played minutes Sirius Dog got a freekick which was hit by Terje Sundberg. 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 Donato Garaona, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Lorenzo Cazalla got a free kick in the 57th minute. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Terje Sundberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Norberto Cugat in the 68th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Milan Svobodník kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gervasio Chano in the 81st minute of play. The supporters of Sirius Dog booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Gaona didn't get a good kick on the ball. 87 minutes into the game, Facundo Cadaval recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jeronimo Millan. Facundo Cadaval showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. Jeronimo Millan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mexico played a much better game than Sirius Dog and deserved their victory. The Sirius Dog players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.