Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Bernardo Cabral made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Jaroslav Nechvátal came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Xie Chao Cheng firmly grabbed it by the left post. Jaroslav Nechvátal might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dante Lacasa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jaroslav Nechvátal ran back to his position shaking his head. Gregorio Elixio kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Alberto Tafalla did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Xie Chao Cheng 12 minutes into the match. Xie Chao Cheng 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 15th minute. In the 29th minute of the match, Lautaro Mancebo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Xie Chao Cheng was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Club A. Chipa y Tereré's zone, Alberto Tafalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Xie Chao Cheng came out of the goal and Alberto Tafalla tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Xie Chao Cheng made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 35th minute. 35 minutes into the game, Lautaro Mancebo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Xie Chao Cheng. Lautaro Mancebo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Xie Chao Cheng tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 43rd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Zorita to maneuver through the defense. Joel Gaona's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xie Chao Cheng read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 46th minute of play.

Jaroslav Nechvátal could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Xie Chao Cheng tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Club A. Chipa y Tereré's Gabriel Gaizko was substituted for Ciriaco Macias. Club A. Chipa y Tereré's Carmelo Velasco was substituted for Israel Igon. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Felix Luque got a free kick in the 74th minute. In the 78th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. Club A. Chipa y Tereré'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. After taking down the ball on Mexico's corner Macos Graciani fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Xie Chao Cheng quite easily take care of the ball. In the 84th minute, Jaroslav Nechvátal ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dante Lacasa was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Club A. Chipa y Tereré's Xie Chao Cheng played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 89th minute of play. Xie Chao Cheng showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 91st minute of the match. In the 93rdth minute of the game Joel Gaona who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Club A. Chipa y Tereré's Xie Chao Cheng was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the referee ended the match the Mexico players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.