Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 【FLY】莱比锡红牛's Patric 刘备 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. 【FLY】莱比锡红牛's 鲁谦烨 proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to save 【FLY】莱比锡红牛 from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 5th minute of play forced 【FLY】莱比锡红牛's goalkeeper 鲁谦烨 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Patric 刘备 scored 0-1 in the 12th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dante Lacasa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Joel Gaona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without 鲁谦烨 having to interfere. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 严文朗, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 20th minute, Luca Rouco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 22nd minute 严文朗 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. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 严文朗 in the 23rd minute of the match. 25 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when 严文朗 came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, 【FLY】莱比锡红牛's goalkeeper 鲁谦烨 had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. Alberto Tafalla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joel Gaona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without 鲁谦烨 having to interfere. 严文朗 took the ball and in the 33 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Natanael Sena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Natanael Sena in the 37th minute of play. 鲁谦烨 made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 40th minute. In the 41st minute, Natanael Sena hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 严文朗 in the 46th minute of play. After the first half 【FLY】莱比锡红牛 were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Joel Gaona to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Mexico's Joel Gaona sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that 鲁谦烨 narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Mexico booed when 【FLY】莱比锡红牛 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. 白锋耀 didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match clock showed 58 minutes, the score became 1-2 when Joel Gaona sped through 【FLY】莱比锡红牛's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of 鲁谦烨. Natanael Sena who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 61stth minute tested the skills of Dante Lacasa when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 69th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but 鲁谦烨 saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 73rd minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but 鲁谦烨 saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 75th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. 鲁谦烨 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the 【FLY】莱比锡红牛 defense, Lautaro Mancebo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of 鲁谦烨. The 【FLY】莱比锡红牛 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that 鲁谦烨 should have stopped the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joel Gaona in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg 鲁谦烨 saved 【FLY】莱比锡红牛 from getting behind. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Natanael Sena, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. The referee gave 【FLY】莱比锡红牛 a penalty, 89 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by 严文朗, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Mexico's Dante Lacasa. 2-4. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Natanael Sena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched 【FLY】莱比锡红牛 eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.