Challenge

Estádio Ubaldinho
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Rogério Ceni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 3rd minute of play. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Willian Félix tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 10thth minute of the game Vinícius Servaes 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. Rogério Ceni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 21 minutes into the game, Vinícius Servaes cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Dante Lacasa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 26 minutes into the match, Diamante Negro DK - VV's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Rogério Ceni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Diamante Negro DK - VV's Vinícius Servaes in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 30th minute of play forced Diamante Negro DK - VV's goalkeeper Rogério Ceni to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Diamante Negro DK - VV's Victor Silva got a free kick in the 36th minute. 38 minutes into the match, Diamante Negro DK - VV's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Rogério Ceni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Diamante Negro DK - VV defense, Joel Gaona kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rogério Ceni. The Diamante Negro DK - VV fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rogério Ceni should have stopped the shot. Lautaro Mancebo struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Rogério Ceni didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. Rogério Ceni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 46th minute of the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Vinícius Servaes to strike the kick off in the second half. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Diamante Negro DK - VV's Vinícius Servaes got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Diamante Negro DK - VV's José Paulo Mattos got a free kick in the 57th minute. With a little luck, Diamante Negro DK - VV's Rogério Ceni got control of the ball when Lautaro Mancebo tried to sneak it across the goal line. 62 minutes in the game, Lautaro Mancebo dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. 70 minutes into the game, Mexico's Joel Gaona nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rogério Ceni made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Diamante Negro DK - VV's Hugo Zonta was substituted for Willian Félix. In the 75th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Zorita to maneuver through the defense. 79 minutes into the match, Diamante Negro DK - VV's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Rogério Ceni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rogério Ceni 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 86th minute. Rogério Ceni 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 88th minute. Facundo Cadaval fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogério Ceni having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th 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. Rogério Ceni breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Mexico supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Mexico would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.