Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Joel Gaona kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Carl Kalfhage came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Peder Alström, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Peder Alström in the 16th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, INIXET BK's Kent Näver got control of the ball when Lautaro Mancebo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Kent Näver showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 18th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice moves Alberto Tafalla could shoot a difficult shot in the 23rd minute, which Kent Näver however easily saved by the left post. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sören Gregersson in the 24th minute of play. A collision led to INIXET BK getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Pål Svanberg hit a great ball. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Peder Alström, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 37th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kent Näver saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 38 minutes into the match, INIXET BK's goal looked a bit too open when Luca Zorita came free, but Kent Näver reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. INIXET BK's Kent Näver played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 39th minute of play. In the 42nd match minute, INIXET BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Peder Alström to maneuver through the defense. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sören Gregersson, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Peder Alström, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Tom Lövgren could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. When Mexico's Alberto Tafalla in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye INIXET BK's goalie prevented a goal. In the 65th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. INIXET BK'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. Mexico's Joel Gaona was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Kent Näver in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Kent Näver took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sören Gregersson in the 72nd minute of the match. Lautaro Mancebo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kent Näver having to interfere. In the 85th match minute, INIXET BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Björn Pihlgren to maneuver through the defense. In the 87th minute, Lautaro Mancebo made a precise shot to the right of Kent Näver. INIXET BK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Mexico had played much better football throughout.