Challenge

Bombonera Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ruben Sánchez 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 4th minute. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Palermo in the 19th minute of play. Sebastián Battaglia'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 22nd minute of play. Ruben Sánchez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luca Zorita in the 23rd minute of play. Ruben Sánchez 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 26th minute. La Candela FC's Ruben Sánchez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 29th minute of play. Ruben Sánchez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 35 minutes in the game Macos Graciani did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Luca Rouco. Dante Lacasa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Martin Palermo's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joel Gaona made a kick off. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luca Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 61 minutes, Rubén-Darío Feldmann managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Candela FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rubén-Darío Feldmann was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. La Candela FC's Gabi Batistuta was substituted for Luis Medero. After 68 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Leonardo Leoz. The corner led La Candela FC's Sebastián Battaglia to fire away a dangerous shot which Dante Lacasa despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabi Batistuta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Mexico booed when La Candela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Orlando Medina didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 76 minutes La Candela 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. In the 84th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Orlando Medina kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. 92 minutes into the match, La Candela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Ruben Sánchez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mexico played a much better game than La Candela FC and deserved their victory. The La Candela FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.