Challenge

La Plaza
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Mexico's Joel Gaona 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. When Mexico's Joel Gaona in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Badia DevilZ's goalie prevented a goal. Badia DevilZ's Mario Pizzuto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 11th minute of play. In the 11th match minute, Badia DevilZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brefni Ferguson to maneuver through the defense. 13 minutes into the match, Badia DevilZ's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Mario Pizzuto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Badia DevilZ getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Brefni Ferguson hit a great ball. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Mario Pizzuto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Badia DevilZ's Mario Pizzuto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 16th minute of play. After 21 played minutes Badia DevilZ got a freekick which was hit by Brefni Ferguson. Alberto Tafalla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mario Pizzuto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Luca Rouco got a free kick in the 26th minute. Mario Pizzuto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luca Zorita in the 33rd minute of the match. Facundo Cadaval sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Toshko Toshkov in the 38th minute. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blair Benson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Toshko Toshkov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Toshko Toshkov made the kick off in the second half. Badia DevilZ's Mario Pizzuto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 50th minute of the match, managed to save Badia DevilZ from getting a goal against them. In the 51stth minute of the game Alberto Tafalla who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Badia DevilZ's Mario Pizzuto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Mexico booed when Badia DevilZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bearnard Caffrey didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blair Benson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Badia DevilZ's Mario Pizzuto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save Badia DevilZ from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Badia DevilZ's Mario Pizzuto got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 69 minutes into the game, Badia DevilZ's Dolan McJames nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dante Lacasa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. 71 minutes into the match, Badia DevilZ's goalkeeper Mario Pizzuto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. In the 72nd minute of the match Mexico got a corner. Badia DevilZ's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Joel Gaona ran over to the corner to take the kick. Mario Pizzuto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 76th minute of play. After 78 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Luca Rouco. In the 82nd match minute, Badia DevilZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blair Benson to maneuver through the defense. In the 83rdth minute of the game Joel Gaona who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Badia DevilZ's Mario Pizzuto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 85 minutes into the match, Badia DevilZ's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Mario Pizzuto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Alberto Tafalla could shoot a difficult shot in the 88th minute, which Mario Pizzuto however easily saved by the left post. The supporters of Mexico booed when Badia DevilZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timothy Doherty didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Badia DevilZ had won after a very even match.