Challenge

Crystal Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Joel Gaona took the kick off in the first half of the match. He Lin Di could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 2nd minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. The corner led Mexico's Joel Gaona to fire away a dangerous shot which Marcos Lama despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. When Lautaro Mancebo came up free with the goalie in the 13th 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 Lautaro Mancebo couldn't finish the play. 14 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carlos-Armando Valderrama. An unexpectedly hard shot by He Lin Di in the 17th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 17th minute He Lin Di 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. 18 minutes into the match, Veth Crystals's Gwidon Patora sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dante Lacasa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by He Lin Di in the 20th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by He Lin Di in the 23rd minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 27 minutes into the match, Veth Crystals's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Marcos Lama reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 32 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Felix Luque. Veth Crystals's Marcos Lama played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 34th minute of play. 36 minutes into the game, Erik Persson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Dante Lacasa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gwidon Patora in the 38th minute of play. 40 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Gwidon Patora came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Carlos-Armando Valderrama got free with Dante Lacasa in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. He Lin Di kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Marcos Lama took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Facundo Cadaval hit a great ball.

Lautaro Mancebo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Marcos Lama made a huge save. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gwidon Patora, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Veth Crystals's Gwidon Patora in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos-Armando Valderrama in the 70th minute of play. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos-Armando Valderrama in the 79th minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from He Lin Di, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gwidon Patora, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcos Lama made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 86th minute of play. 87 minutes into the game, Erik Persson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Veth Crystals's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. Erik Persson kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Erik Persson kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Joel Gaona managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Joel Gaona was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcos Lama breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Veth Crystals's Gwidon Patora got a free kick in the 94th minute. Alejandro Bullon charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alejandro Bullon the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Mexico booed when Veth Crystals was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alejandro Bullon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mexico's Joel Gaona couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 95th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Veth Crystals.