Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Felix Luque kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Hombres de Negro's Jonatan Nahia got control of the ball when Lautaro Mancebo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Luca Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonatan Nahia having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joel Gaona in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonatan Nahia saved Hombres de Negro from getting behind. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rio Ferdinand in the 22nd minute of the match. In the 24th minute, Joel Gaona hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernard Czerny in the 26th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernard Czerny in the 30th minute of play. Hombres de Negro's Kaido Onnu was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dante Lacasa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Hombres de Negro's Jonatan Nahia proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Hombres de Negro from getting a goal against them. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Inocencio Montrel in the 40th minute of play. In the 43rd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Facundo Cadaval to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Inocencio Montrel in the 46th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Mexico's Joel Gaona got a good chance for a goal in the 51st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Mexico's Joel Gaona in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hombres de Negro's goalie prevented a goal. In the 55th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Luque to maneuver through the defense. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernard Czerny, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 63 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Bernard Czerny came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 66th minute, Joel Gaona made a precise shot to the right of Jonatan Nahia. Hombres de Negro's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Hombres de Negro made a substitution. Prudencio Dantel replaced Rio Ferdinand. In the 70th minute of the match, Bernard Czerny got a very nice opportunity to score, but Dante Lacasa was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Jonatan Nahia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 75th minute of play. Jonatan Nahia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 77th minute of play. 80 minutes into the game, Hombres de Negro's Venancio Eneko nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dante Lacasa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The supporters of Mexico booed when Hombres de Negro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cătălin Fărcașu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luca Zorita's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonatan Nahia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Hombres de Negro's Jonatan Nahia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 88th minute of play. The supporters of Hombres de Negro booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Luque didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nestor Gilesindo in the 92nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Lautaro Mancebo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Lautaro Mancebo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonatan Nahia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.