Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Devran Aktürk 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. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The crowd rose to their feet as Mexico's Alberto Tafalla slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jörg Wagner. That made the score 1-0 after 9 minutes of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 14th minute of play forced ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's goalkeeper Jörg Wagner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After taking down the ball on ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's corner Andrej Kramarić fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dante Lacasa quite easily take care of the ball. 19 minutes had been played when some careless play by Mexico's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Andrej Kramarić was slow to take the kick. During this time ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's players had a chance to rest. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Bastian Freytag was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dante Lacasa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Jörg Wagner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 21st minute of play. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bjarte Sæverud in the 23rd minute of play. In the 28th minute of the match, Luca Zorita tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jörg Wagner saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After 29 minutes ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG'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. With a little luck, ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Jörg Wagner got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 34 minutes ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG'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. Mexico's Joel Gaona was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jörg Wagner in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bjarte Sæverud in the 40th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Mexico booed when ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Devran Aktürk didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luca Rouco hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Devran Aktürk, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Joel Gaona to make the kick off. Jörg Wagner 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 51st minute. In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's goalkeeper Jörg Wagner, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Jörg Wagner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 55th minute of play. The corner led Mexico's Luca Zorita to fire away a dangerous shot which Jörg Wagner despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 58th minute, Lautaro Mancebo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 62nd minute of play forced ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's goalkeeper Jörg Wagner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Devran Aktürk could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. Devran Aktürk's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Dante Lacasa firmly grabbed it by the left post. After 75 minutes Mexico's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Andrej Kramarić who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's corner Andrej Kramarić fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dante Lacasa quite easily take care of the ball. Jörg Wagner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 81 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Bjarte Sæverud came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alexander Setzinger in the 83rd minute. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. 86 minutes into the match, ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Jörg Wagner reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Devran Aktürk in the 90th 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. Alexander Setzingers short, quick shot in the 92ndth minute got Dante Lacasa to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 93rd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Tafalla to maneuver through the defense. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonas Stemberg in the 96th minute of play. Mexico were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG for a fine match.