Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Rodri Gol started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. When Rodri Gol came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the F.C. YKE 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 Rodri Gol couldn't finish the play. Felix Leahu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 8th minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodri Gol, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. After a defensive mix-up in F.C. YKE's zone, Joel Gaona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Felix Leahu 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. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Macos Graciani hit a great ball. In the 18thth minute of the game Traian Brăiloiu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mexico's Dante Lacasa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The F.C. YKE fans' excitement grew in the 18th match minute when F.C. YKE's Rodri Gol looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Traian Brăiloiu in the 22nd minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rodri Gol in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dante Lacasa saved Mexico from getting behind. Alberto Tafalla received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Felix Leahu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 28 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Macos Graciani. In the 29th minute Rodri Gol shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Felix Leahu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luca Zorita blasted a shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Felix Leahu having to make a save. Lautaro Mancebo came free with the goalkeeper in the 34th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Felix Leahu could save by the left post. A collision led to F.C. YKE getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. 武 吕布 hit a great ball. The Mexico players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. F.C. YKE were winning 0-2.

Felix Leahu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lautaro Mancebo's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. A collision led to F.C. YKE getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. 武 吕布 hit a great ball. 65 minutes into the game, Samet Ağar recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dante Lacasa. Samet Ağar showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. 69 minutes had been played when some careless play by Mexico's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Twan van Nistelrooij was slow to take the kick. During this time F.C. YKE's players had a chance to rest. Mexico's Luca Zorita got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. F.C. YKE's Felix Leahu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 79th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 85th minute of play forced F.C. YKE's goalkeeper Felix Leahu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lautaro Mancebo in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Felix Leahu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alberto Tafalla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 90 minutes into the game, Twan van Nistelrooij was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. F.C. YKE's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. After a defensive mix-up in F.C. YKE's zone, Alberto Tafalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Felix Leahu came out of the goal and Alberto Tafalla tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to F.C. YKE getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Michael Jordan hit a great ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. F.C. YKE had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.