Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) DARK HARBOR's Ertunç Önateş 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. DARK HARBOR's Mehmet Ali Tanman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 2nd minute of the match, managed to save DARK HARBOR from getting a goal against them. Mexico's Joel Gaona was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mehmet Ali Tanman in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Mehmet Ali Tanman stood somewhat misplaced when Lautaro Mancebo came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 5 minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ertunç Önateş in the 7th 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. Mehmet Ali Tanman was a little too slow when Lautaro Mancebo got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 8th minute. The score was now 2-0. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Mehmet Ali Tanman firmly grabbed it by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 13th minute of play forced DARK HARBOR's goalkeeper Mehmet Ali Tanman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luca Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 23 played minutes DARK HARBOR got a freekick which was hit by Loren Roy. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gwidon Maziarz in the 25th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 27th minute, Lautaro Mancebo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Lautaro Mancebo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mehmet Ali Tanman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 41 minutes into the match, Luca Zorita dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Mehmet Ali Tanman, 3-0. After 46 played minutes DARK HARBOR got a freekick which was hit by Horacio Cordeiro. Af the end of the first half the score was 4-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lautaro Mancebo made a kick off. In the 50th match minute, DARK HARBOR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Onuralp Sezgi to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the DARK HARBOR defense, Alberto Tafalla kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mehmet Ali Tanman. The DARK HARBOR fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mehmet Ali Tanman should have stopped the shot. A collision led to DARK HARBOR getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Loren Roy hit a great ball. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gwidon Maziarz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. DARK HARBOR's Mehmet Ali Tanman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 68th minute of play. After a rather tough play, DARK HARBOR's Ertunç Önateş got a free kick in the 72nd minute. After 74 minutes DARK HARBOR'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. The corner ended in Lautaro Mancebo almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but DARK HARBOR's Mehmet Ali Tanman did a great save. DARK HARBOR's Mehmet Ali Tanman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 81st minute of play. After having played for 82 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. Facundo Cadaval blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mehmet Ali Tanman having to make a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Lautaro Mancebo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Lautaro Mancebo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mehmet Ali Tanman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alberto Tafalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mehmet Ali Tanman having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Mexico had won after a very even match.