Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB's Ermegildo Oliverio 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. In the 9thth minute of the game Joel Gaona who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB's Lucas Blöcker was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB's Lucas Blöcker played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 11th minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ermegildo Oliverio, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. In the 25th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucas Blöcker saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lucas Blöcker took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 47 minutes into the match, Oğuz Riayet notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Mexico's Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Joel Gaona to make the kick off. Corey Alonso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. Lucas Blöcker 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 56th minute. In the 57th match minute, AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fragiskos Koufos to maneuver through the defense. In the 65th minute, Joel Gaona hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oğuz Riayet in the 66th minute of play. AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB made a substitution. Joakim Damm replaced Ermegildo Oliverio. After 69 minutes Mexico's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Oğuz Riayet who took care of the corner kick. The corner led AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB's Oğuz Riayet to fire away a dangerous shot which Dante Lacasa despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joakim Damm in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dante Lacasa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 71 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Luca Zorita. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joakim Damm in the 72nd minute of play. Lucas Blöcker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Gaona, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Lucas Blöcker took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB's zone, Joel Gaona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lucas Blöcker came out of the goal and Joel Gaona tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB's Fragiskos Koufos got a free kick in the 89th minute. The supporters of AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberto Tafalla didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 91st minute, took the ball on the long shot from Oğuz Riayet. Dante Lacasa made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Benjy Benton sent off a good shot on target. Joakim Damm in the 96thth 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.