Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joel Gaona made the kick off which started today's match. Amadeus Carrizo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Gaona, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Central Norte de Salta's Venancio Cidro got a good chance for a goal in the 5th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Danilo Tino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 17 minutes, Mauricio Polentzi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Central Norte de Salta and the Mexico players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Mexico booed when Central Norte de Salta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mauricio Polentzi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Central Norte de Salta's Amadeus Carrizo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 22nd minute of play. In the 23rd minute of the match Mexico got a corner. Central Norte de Salta's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Joel Gaona ran over to the corner to take the kick. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 25th minute after Central Norte de Salta's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Celestino Tuste hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Amadeus Carrizo in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alberto Tafalla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Celestino Tuste during the 37th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Celestino Tuste kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. If Facundo Cadaval had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Amadeus Carrizo firmly grabbed it by the left post. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

After 54 minutes of play, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Amadeus Carrizo was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 57th minute, Alberto Tafalla made a precise shot to the right of Amadeus Carrizo. Central Norte de Salta's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Amadeus Carrizo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Venancio Cidro in the 66th minute of play. In the 72nd minute, Alberto Tafalla made a precise shot to the right of Amadeus Carrizo. Central Norte de Salta's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Mauricio Polentzi was shown his second yellow card after 78 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Mauricio Polentzi hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Central Norte de Salta's Amadeus Carrizo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 86th minute of play. 86 minutes into the game, Lázaro Mark was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Central Norte de Salta's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. Central Norte de Salta's Javier Ostadar was substituted for Venancio Cidro. In the 88th minute, Lázaro Mark hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Leonardo Leoz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.