Challenge

Pepsi Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Wojciech Kluska made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 8th minute of play forced FC Viper's goalkeeper Ignacy Bierfass to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Alberto Tafalla came up free with the goalie in the 11th minute, the Mexico fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alberto Tafalla couldn't finish the play. FC Viper's Ignacy Bierfass played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 12th minute of play. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. FC Viper's Ignacy Bierfass played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 18th minute of play. In the 23rd minute, Macos Graciani had to leave the field with a concussion. Marek Piglowski's late challenge caught a Mexico's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marek Piglowski helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, FC Viper's Marek Piglowski got a free kick in the 24th minute. Ignacy Bierfass made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 29th minute of play. Ignacy Bierfass took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucjan Peczkowski in the 40th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 43rd minute, Hieronim Imbor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 47th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ignacy Bierfass saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Joel Gaona to strike the kick off in the second half. FC Viper's Ignacy Bierfass proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save FC Viper from getting a goal against them. Ignacy Bierfass was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lautaro Mancebo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 57 minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in FC Viper's zone, Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ignacy Bierfass came out of the goal and Lautaro Mancebo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alberto Tafalla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th 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 FC Viper was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leszek Jandryca didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mexico's Joel Gaona got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, FC Viper's Ignacy Bierfass got control of the ball when Joel Gaona tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ignacy Bierfass was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Joel Gaona showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 72 minute of play. In the 74th minute, Felix Luque hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hieronim Imbor kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wojciech Kluska in the 80th minute of play. Ignacy Bierfass made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 82nd minute. Through an outstanding action, after 84 minutes, Ignacy Bierfass successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Ignacy Bierfass in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ignacy Bierfass 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 his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wojciech Kluska, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute.