Challenge

República de Italia
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. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 6 minutes, Lautaro Mancebo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mexico's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lautaro Mancebo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Club Sportivo Italiano's Reynaldo Stephen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 9th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Theo Hayles got free with Dante Lacasa in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Theo Hayles in the 20thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dante Lacasa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When Alberto Tafalla came up free with the goalie in the 21st 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. Evelio Pes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. Reynaldo Stephen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Club Sportivo Italiano's Reynaldo Stephen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 30th minute of play. In the 35th minute Mexico were awarded a corner. Joel Gaona went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Alberto Tafalla almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Club Sportivo Italiano's Reynaldo Stephen did a great save. Reynaldo Stephen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Reynaldo Stephen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Basilio Araoz kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Evelio Pes was the one to do the kick off. 58 minutes into the match, Club Sportivo Italiano's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Reynaldo Stephen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Gaona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reynaldo Stephen having to interfere. Joel Gaona received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Reynaldo Stephen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rogelio Claris kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. 66 minutes into the match, Club Sportivo Italiano's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Reynaldo Stephen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Mexico booed when Club Sportivo Italiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Basilio Araoz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luca Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Reynaldo Stephen made a huge save. Club Sportivo Italiano's Reynaldo Stephen proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Club Sportivo Italiano from getting a goal against them. Reynaldo Stephen made a fantastic save in the 76th minute, when Alberto Tafalla sent off a good shot on target. Reynaldo Stephen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 79th minute. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Alberto Tafalla got a free kick in the 84th minute. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Theo Hayles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alberto Tafalla's late challenge caught a Club Sportivo Italiano's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alberto Tafalla helped the player get up and apologised. In the 90th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Tafalla to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Club Sportivo Italiano had won after a very even match.