Challenge

Estadio Salesiano
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Joel Gaona started the match with the kick off. Zlatan Dimitriev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 13th minute of play forced Guaparo FC's goalkeeper Zlatan Dimitriev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zlatan Dimitriev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Zlatan Dimitriev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. In the 24thth minute of the game Joel Gaona who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Guaparo FC's Zlatan Dimitriev was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Guaparo FC's Art 郭嘉 managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Leonardo Leoz in the 26 minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Alberto Tafalla's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zlatan Dimitriev was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. 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 28th minute. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Casimiro Sayveon in the 31st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Zorita in the 34th minute of play forced Guaparo FC's goalkeeper Zlatan Dimitriev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Casimiro Sayveon in the 36th minute. In the 39th match minute, Guaparo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ur Higuera to maneuver through the defense. After 41 minutes Guaparo FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Joel Gaona who took care of the corner kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Guaparo FC's goalie and right to Luca Rouco. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Guaparo FC's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Guaparo FC's Zlatan Dimitriev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Rouco in the 42nd minute of play. 47 minutes into the match, Guaparo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Facundo Cadaval came free, but Zlatan Dimitriev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Casimiro Sayveon to strike the kick off in the second half. Guaparo FC's Zlatan Dimitriev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 51st minute of play. Guaparo FC's Zlatan Dimitriev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 61st minute of play. Guaparo FC's Zlatan Dimitriev proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save Guaparo FC from getting a goal against them. Leonardo Leoz got a throw-in 67 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Lautaro Mancebo. Zlatan Dimitriev made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. After 73 played minutes Guaparo FC got a freekick which was hit by James Duque. Luís Eduardo Vidal hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Mexico's Joel Gaona shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 76th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Zlatan Dimitriev but with some difficulty. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fernando Arenas in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dante Lacasa saved Mexico from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Guaparo FC's Ur Higuera got a free kick in the 80th minute. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Leonardo Leoz hit a great ball. With a little luck, Guaparo FC's Zlatan Dimitriev got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. 90 minutes into the match, Guaparo FC's goalkeeper Zlatan Dimitriev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. Despite being the better team, Mexico failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.