Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, 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. In the 3rd minute of the match, Joel Gaona tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Iraido Bertiz saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Fohat Neyen's Iraido Bertiz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save Fohat Neyen from getting a goal against them. When Clemente Tome came up free with the goalie in the 11th minute, the Fohat Neyen 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 Clemente Tome couldn't finish the play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Iraido Bertiz in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 17 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Bengt-Rune Widberg came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alberto Tafalla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alberto Tafalla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iraido Bertiz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Denis Schnell in the 22nd minute of the match. When Lautaro Mancebo came up free with the goalie in the 23rd 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. Gudesteo Albalate charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gudesteo Albalate the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 25th minute, Gudesteo Albalate hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 27 minutes of play, Fohat Neyen's Denis Schnell made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dante Lacasa was left in no man's land by his defense there! Iraido Bertiz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joel Gaona's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. In the 36th minute, Mexico's Alberto Tafalla dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. After 42 played minutes Fohat Neyen got a freekick which was hit by Qi Yi. After 44 played minutes Fohat Neyen got a freekick which was hit by Gudesteo Albalate. In the 46th minute Bengt-Rune Widberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

Luca Rouco kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Lorenzo Cazalla was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 53 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Lorenzo Cazalla got a free kick in the 54th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bengt-Rune Widberg in the 55th 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. After 56 minutes Mexico's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Iruinea Llordes who took care of the corner kick. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iruinea Llordes in the 58th minute of play. Iraido Bertiz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 60th minute of the match. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Denis Schnell in the 63rd minute. Iraido Bertiz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 65th minute of the match. In the 68th minute Iruinea Llordes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 74th minute after Fohat Neyen's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luca Zorita in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Iraido Bertiz saved Fohat Neyen from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Zorita in the 75th minute of play forced Fohat Neyen's goalkeeper Iraido Bertiz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lautaro Mancebo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 87 minutes into the match, Fohat Neyen's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Iraido Bertiz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 87 minutes into the match, Lautaro Mancebo notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Fohat Neyen's Iraido Bertiz. Iraido Bertiz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 92th minute after Fohat Neyen's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Joel Gaona made a great header on Mexico's corner, it was just that Fohat Neyen's Iraido Bertiz managed to reach the ball for a save. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Leonardo Leoz got a free kick in the 95th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Mexico had won after a very even match.