Challenge

12 de Octubre
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Marteinn Palermo got the match started through his kick off. Atlético Unión Florida's Saul Erauso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 5th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Atlético Unión Florida's Alexis Roussounelos got a free kick in the 11th minute. Saul Erauso 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 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marteinn Palermo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 15 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Venancio Musko came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pastor Azibar got free with Dante Lacasa in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Venancio Musko, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Atlético Unión Florida's Marteinn Palermo pulled a muscle in his leg after 26 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 26 minutes, Facundo Cadaval mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mexico and the Atlético Unión Florida players grew even worse after the yellow card. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pastor Azibar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 46 minutes, Venancio Musko managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atlético Unión Florida's supporters crossed their fingers, but Venancio Musko was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pastor Azibar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Venancio Musko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 57th match minute, Atlético Unión Florida was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristo Bilintx to maneuver through the defense. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pastor Azibar in the 59th minute of play. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lautaro Mancebo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Saul Erauso made a huge save. Saul Erauso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 66th minute of play. 72 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Poz Maeztu came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Saul Erauso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 79th minute of the match. 79 minutes into the game, Joel Gaona cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Saul Erauso was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 82nd minute of play forced Atlético Unión Florida's goalkeeper Saul Erauso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Poz Maeztu in the 90th minute of play. Joel Gaona recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Mexico booed when Atlético Unión Florida was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victoriano Edwardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Atlético Unión Florida supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Mexico's performance. The match ended with a win for Mexico.