Challenge

Bebbanburg Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Joel Gaona took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Sajones F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Pastor Frantzes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Sajones F.C.'s zone, Luca Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pastor Frantzes came out of the goal and Luca Zorita tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Eliseo Claude came free with the goalkeeper in the 8th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Dante Lacasa could save by the left post. Sajones F.C. were awarded a corner in the 10th minute after Mexico's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fidel Macerio took the corner. After taking down the ball on Sajones F.C.'s corner Fidel Macerio fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dante Lacasa quite easily take care of the ball. The supporters of Mexico booed when Sajones F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eliseo Claude didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pastor Frantzes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 13th minute of play. Dante Lacasa came out of the goal in the 17th minute to try and stop a shot by Sajones F.C.'s Isaias Sazon. But to his dismay, Isaias Sazon quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Pastor Frantzes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joel Gaona's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. In the 23rd match minute, Sajones F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaias Sazon to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Mexico defense, Eliseo Claude kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. The Mexico fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dante Lacasa should have stopped the shot. In the 31st minute of the match, Halil Niğdeli got a very nice opportunity to score, but Dante Lacasa was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 35th minute, Lautaro Mancebo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mexico fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. 40 minutes into the match, Sajones F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Pastor Frantzes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dante Lacasa was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Eliseo Claude showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 42 minute of play. 45 minutes into the match, Sajones F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Facundo Cadaval came free, but Pastor Frantzes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 46th minute after Sajones F.C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Mexico's Joel Gaona was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pastor Frantzes in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Lautaro Mancebo got free in front of the goal in the 46th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Pastor Frantzes was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Isaias Sazon to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Macos Graciani got a free kick in the 56th minute. Sajones F.C.'s Hugo Raitin was substituted for Isaias Sazon. In the 57th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Macos Graciani to maneuver through the defense. Fidel Macerio charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fidel Macerio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Mexico booed when Sajones F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fidel Macerio didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Sajones F.C. getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Eliseo Claude hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 67th minute, Alberto Tafalla managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Alberto Tafalla was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pastor Frantzes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sajones F.C.'s Conrad Airpoel was substituted for Roger Junior. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hugo Raitin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Conrad Airpoel during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 76 played minutes Sajones F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Conrad Airpoel. Sajones F.C.'s Pastor Frantzes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save Sajones F.C. from getting a goal against them. Pastor Frantzes made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. Lautaro Mancebo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 78thth minute tested the skills of Pastor Frantzes when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 83rd match minute, Sajones F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ferruccio Chelodi to maneuver through the defense. When Jakub Kiwior fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sajones F.C.'s protests and gave Jakub Kiwior a yellow card for diving instead. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hugo Raitin in the 87th minute of play. Conrad Airpoel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Sajones F.C. fans cheered their team off the field, for while Mexico had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.