Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, 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. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rolando Misael, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After a rather tough play, Fractal FC's Isidro Garin got a free kick in the 3rd minute. In the 4th minute of the match Joel Gaona sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bartosz Ziemniak skillfully saved the ball. Bartosz Ziemniak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rolando Misael hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 15th minute of play forced Fractal FC's goalkeeper Bartosz Ziemniak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute of the match, Alberto Tafalla got a very nice opportunity to score, but Bartosz Ziemniak was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. With a little luck, Fractal FC's Bartosz Ziemniak got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bartosz Ziemniak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alberto Tafalla who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 27thth minute tested the skills of Bartosz Ziemniak when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Lautaro Mancebo came up free with the goalie in the 32nd minute, the Mexico fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Lautaro Mancebo couldn't finish the play. Arturo Lorien received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Dante Lacasa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Lorien in the 39th minute of the match. Fernan Ler recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fernan Ler in the 43rd 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. Arturo Lorien kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fernan Ler made a kick off. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 62nd minute, Arturo Lorien left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Fractal FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Joel Gaona recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 74 minutes into the match, Fractal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Bartosz Ziemniak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lautaro Mancebo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bartosz Ziemniak read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 77th minute of play. 83 minutes into the match, Fractal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Bartosz Ziemniak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Gerardo Enmanuel fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fractal FC's protests and gave Gerardo Enmanuel a yellow card for diving instead. After 88 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Fractal FC! Bartosz Ziemniak had in the 90thth minute some difficulties stopping Joel Gaona's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Arturo Lorien kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Bartosz Ziemniak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 96th minute of play. After 98 minutes Fractal FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Joel Gaona who took care of the corner kick. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Fractal FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.