Challenge

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Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Luo Wei Xi got the match started through his kick off. Artur Boruc 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 3rd minute. After some careless play in the Joga Bonito defense, Joel Gaona kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Artur Boruc. The Joga Bonito fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Artur Boruc should have stopped the shot. Artur Boruc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 10th minute of play. 15 minutes into the match, Joga Bonito's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Artur Boruc reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Artur Boruc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 18th minute of the match. Artur Boruc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. In the 21st minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artur Boruc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 30 in the game by Luo Wei Xi from a close distance when the talented Dante Lacasa managed to make a qualified save. Mexico's players were relieved. Tolek Turek hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Artur Boruc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joga Bonito's Artur Boruc played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 46th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joel Gaona made a kick off. Artur Boruc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luca Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Facundo Cadaval managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Facundo Cadaval was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Artur Boruc breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alejo Eleazar in the 61st minute of the match. If Alejo Eleazar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 69 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Luo Wei Xi came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Artur Boruc made a huge save. Mexico's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Joel Gaona in the 72nd minute. 73 minutes into the game, Leonard Czciborek was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Joga Bonito's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. A collision led to Joga Bonito getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Leonard Czciborek hit a great ball. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alejo Eleazar in the 80th minute of play. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luo Wei Xi in the 84th minute of play. After 85 minutes, Ludomil Czaplicki mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Joga Bonito and the Mexico players grew even worse after the yellow card. Mexico made a substitution. Xavier Seco replaced Alberto Tafalla. After a rather tough play, Joga Bonito's Ludomil Czaplicki got a free kick in the 87th minute. In the 96th minute Mexico were awarded a corner. Joel Gaona went to the cornerflag to take it. The Mexico supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Mexico would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.