Challenge

The Linc
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Curiphila Eagles's Erik Vihonský started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 2 minutes into the match, Curiphila Eagles's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Kjell Sjöö reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 4th minute after Curiphila Eagles's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Piearres Holgado in the 10th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 15th minute of play forced Curiphila Eagles's goalkeeper Kjell Sjöö to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gustavo Reis was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 19 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 18th minute of the game. One of Curiphila Eagles:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Mexico:s goal. Kjell Sjöö 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 31st minute. 36 minutes had been played when some careless play by Curiphila Eagles's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joel Gaona was slow to take the kick. During this time Mexico's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Mexico's corner Luca Rouco fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Kjell Sjöö quite easily take care of the ball. 38 minutes had been played when some careless play by Curiphila Eagles's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joel Gaona was slow to take the kick. During this time Mexico's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Mexico's corner Joel Gaona fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Kjell Sjöö quite easily take care of the ball. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lúcio Sá in the 39th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Lorenzo Cazalla got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Piearres Holgado, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. 狄珂益 hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. Joel Gaona took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 47th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Kjell Sjöö. Curiphila Eagles's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After the first half Mexico were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Joel Gaona made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Kjell Sjöö in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Kjell Sjöö was out of position in the 52 minute of play, and Lautaro Mancebo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Lautaro Mancebo really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. 57 minutes into the match, Curiphila Eagles's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Kjell Sjöö reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 58th match minute, Curiphila Eagles was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vince Van Hooveldt to maneuver through the defense. Kjell Sjöö made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 62nd minute of play forced Curiphila Eagles's goalkeeper Kjell Sjöö to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 63 minutes Curiphila Eagles'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. Lautaro Mancebo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kjell Sjöö having to interfere. Curiphila Eagles's Nico Cunha was substituted for 尤奕景. With his leg Kjell Sjöö managed to avoid a goal in the 69thth minute, when Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lúcio Sá in the 73rd minute of the match. After 77 minutes of play, Curiphila Eagles's Lúcio Sá made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dante Lacasa was left in no man's land by his defense there! Curiphila Eagles's Téo Vianna was substituted for Vince Van Hooveldt. Curiphila Eagles's Kjell Sjöö played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 84th minute of play. The Mexico supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Mexico would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.