Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joel Gaona made the kick off which started today's match. George Kristiansson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 3rd minute of play. Dante Lacasa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sten Melberg's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Di Röe's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but George Kristiansson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 17 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Sten Melberg came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sten Melberg in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dante Lacasa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. George Kristiansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. George Kristiansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Facundo Cadaval, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lautaro Mancebo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without George Kristiansson having to interfere. After 38 minutes of play, Di Röe's Sten Melberg made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dante Lacasa was left in no man's land by his defense there! George Kristiansson made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. Luca Zorita kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The Mexico players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Di Röe were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sten Melberg made a kick off. The supporters of Di Röe booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luca Rouco didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Di Röe made a substitution. Arnaldo da Fonseca replaced Sten Melberg. Di Röe's Gerard Tan was substituted for Bengt-Rune Berg. Di Röe made a substitution. Knut Engström replaced Elliot Kellbom. George Kristiansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 68th minute of the match. George Kristiansson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 78th minute of play. Facundo Cadaval charged in rather forcefully in the 80th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Facundo Cadaval the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Di Röe booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Facundo Cadaval didn't get a good kick on the ball. George Kristiansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Mexico booed when Di Röe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leif Svanström didn't get a good kick on the ball. 89 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Gerard Tan came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gerard Tan in the 93rd minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Facundo Cadaval kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Di Röe eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.