Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joel Gaona made the kick off which started today's match. With an all-out effort, Mexico's Olavo Henriques threw himself towards the right post 3 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Joel Gaona, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 16 minutes into the game, Racing Club's İskender Baki Sabi 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, 0-1. In the 21st minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olavo Henriques saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edmond Suetens was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 28 minutes into the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in Racing Club fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 27th minute. Penalty! A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Lautaro Mancebo hit a great ball. 34 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when İskender Baki Sabi came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

52 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fernandinho Rivera. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from İskender Baki Sabi, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. İskender Baki Sabi scored 2-2 in the 52nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dante Lacasa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Macos Graciani kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Racing Club made a substitution. George Orwel replaced İskender Baki Sabi. In the 59th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Macos Graciani to maneuver through the defense. Olavo Henriques showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 64th minute of the match. Olavo Henriques showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 65th minute of the match. Racing Club's Fermin Hibai was substituted for Maksymilian Walaszkiewicz. When Alberto Tafalla came up free with the goalie in the 78th 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 Alberto Tafalla couldn't finish the play. Olavo Henriques stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joel Gaona's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. The supporters of Racing Club booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Macos Graciani didn't get a good kick on the ball. 92 minutes into the match, George Orwel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dante Lacasa. Mexico's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that George Orwel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-4. In the 96th minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olavo Henriques saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see Mexico lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.