Challenge

Pablo A. Mauricio
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gervasio Vela got the match started through his kick off. Erubiel Hernandez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Facundo Cadaval, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gervasio Vela in the 7th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Erubiel Hernandez 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 9th minute. 11 minutes into the match, Alberto Tafalla notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Departamento 912's Erubiel Hernandez. Erubiel Hernandez was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Erubiel Hernandez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 18th minute of play. Erubiel Hernandez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 19th minute of play. In the 21st minute, Joel Gaona made a precise shot to the right of Erubiel Hernandez. Departamento 912's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Erubiel Hernandez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 25th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Zorita in the 26th minute of play forced Departamento 912's goalkeeper Erubiel Hernandez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Erubiel Hernandez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Facundo Cadaval in the 29th minute of the match. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 33th minute after Departamento 912's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. A well done corner resulted in Alberto Tafalla drilling the ball in to score 0-3 behind Departamento 912's goalkeeper. In the 37th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erubiel Hernandez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gervasio Vela in the 38th minute. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Luca Zorita hit a great ball. In the 40th minute, Gervasio Vela ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dante Lacasa was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. Gervasio Vela's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dante Lacasa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 44th minute of play. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gervasio Vela in the 47th minute. After the first half Mexico were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gervasio Vela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 54 minutes into the match, Departamento 912's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Erubiel Hernandez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gervasio Vela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Erasmo Bermudez during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 58 played minutes Departamento 912 got a freekick which was hit by Erasmo Bermudez. The supporters of Mexico booed when Departamento 912 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jannes Van Dessel didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 62nd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Rouco to maneuver through the defense. Luca Rouco kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Departamento 912 made a substitution. Jeronimo Manni replaced Gervasio Vela. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jeronimo Manni in the 73rd 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. The supporters of Mexico booed when Departamento 912 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erasmo Bermudez didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 81st minute, Jannes Van Dessel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Departamento 912's Erubiel Hernandez proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Departamento 912 from getting a goal against them. In the 86th match minute, Departamento 912 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jeronimo Manni to maneuver through the defense. Erubiel Hernandez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 90th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erubiel Hernandez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jannes Van Dessel kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeronimo Manni in the 93rd minute of the match. After 95 minutes Mexico's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Bernhard Ocariz who took care of the corner kick. Mexico's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.