Challenge

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Joel Gaona made the kick off and thus started the match. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vânderson Barbosa in the 9th minute of play. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Mexico's goalie and right to Rene Sanson. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Mexico's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. In the 13th minute, Alberto Tafalla made a precise shot to the right of Hugo Orlando Gatti. Abuba Akotonon FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Joel Gaona's long shot made the audience stand up and applaude when it rumbled by Hugo Orlando Gatti on his right side and into the goal. 17 minutes into the game it was 0-2. In the 23rd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Rouco to maneuver through the defense. Hugo Orlando Gatti 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 26th minute. Hugo Orlando Gatti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the match, Alberto Tafalla notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti. Hugo Orlando Gatti was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cecilio Tristan was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Mexico booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Genaro Elivareo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hugo Orlando Gatti made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 55th minute of play. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cecilio Tristan in the 60th minute of play. With a little luck, Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 69th minute, Alberto Tafalla 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. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luca Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. 76 minutes into the game, Luca Zorita recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hugo Orlando Gatti. Luca Zorita showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cecilio Tristan, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. After a rather tough play, Abuba Akotonon FC's Vânderson Barbosa got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Hugo Orlando Gatti 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 86th minute. After 88 minutes of play, Mexico's Luca Zorita made it 0-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Hugo Orlando Gatti was left in no man's land by his defense there! Hugo Orlando Gatti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 92nd minute of the match. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cecilio Tristan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Mexico walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.