Challenge

Arena do Trovão
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rashad Bartlett during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 8th minute, Lautaro Mancebo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 10th minute Recai Garipbaş 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. In the 11th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karl Martin Bell Burnell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 12th minute Mexico were awarded a corner. Joel Gaona went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 13th match minute, Alvinegro de Tupã was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lisandro Beltxe to maneuver through the defense. Alvinegro de Tupã's Karl Martin Bell Burnell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 14th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alberto Tafalla in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Karl Martin Bell Burnell prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 16 minutes, Deng Shu Kuan took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Dante Lacasa to make any attempt to save it. The supporters of Alvinegro de Tupã booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Facundo Cadaval didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Mexico's Joel Gaona in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alvinegro de Tupã's goalie prevented a goal. Karl Martin Bell Burnell made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 26th minute of play. Karl Martin Bell Burnell made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 28th minute of play. Karl Martin Bell Burnell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 32nd minute of the match. Alvinegro de Tupã's Karl Martin Bell Burnell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 34th minute of play. 36 minutes into the game, Deng Shu Kuan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dante Lacasa. Deng Shu Kuan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Karl Martin Bell Burnell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lautaro Mancebo in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Karl Martin Bell Burnell saved Alvinegro de Tupã from getting behind. When Lorenzo Cazalla fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mexico's protests and gave Lorenzo Cazalla a yellow card for diving instead. Lorenzo Cazalla kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Recai Garipbaş made a kick off. Karl Martin Bell Burnell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alberto Tafalla 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. In the 69th minute, Alonzo Ilixo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 70 played minutes Alvinegro de Tupã got a freekick which was hit by Rashad Bartlett. In the 70th minute, Joel Gaona sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Alvinegro de Tupã's Karl Martin Bell Burnell didn't even have to move. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Facundo Cadaval got a free kick in the 76th minute. When the match had gone on for 82 minutes, Lautaro Mancebo took a quick shot and it went in 2-1 without a chance for Karl Martin Bell Burnell to make any attempt to save it. Lapurdi Jaramillo kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Alvinegro de Tupã's zone, Alberto Tafalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Karl Martin Bell Burnell 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 a rather tough play, Alvinegro de Tupã's Lisandro Beltxe got a free kick in the 93rd minute. After 94 played minutes Alvinegro de Tupã got a freekick which was hit by Alonzo Ilixo. Alvinegro de Tupã's Rashad Bartlett got his second yellow card of the match in the 95th minute. The referee ordered Rashad Bartlett off the ground. A collision led to Alvinegro de Tupã getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Rashad Bartlett hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Alvinegro de Tupã had won after a very even match.