Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when André Monclús got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute, Bonifacio Suarez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lautaro Mancebo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Branislav Velchevski having to interfere. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elpidio Francis in the 12th minute of play. After 16 played minutes ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a freekick which was hit by Rafael Dalmu. Branislav Velchevski 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 22nd minute. The corner led Mexico's Joel Gaona to fire away a dangerous shot which Branislav Velchevski despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 26th minute Elpidio Francis 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. When the match had gone on for 28 minutes, Lautaro Mancebo took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Branislav Velchevski to make any attempt to save it. In the 37th minute of the match, Joel Gaona tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Branislav Velchevski saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 43 minutes in the game Felix Luque did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Alberto Tafalla. The crowd rose to their feet as Mexico's Alberto Tafalla slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Branislav Velchevski. That made the score 2-0 after 44 minutes of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joel Gaona made a kick off. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arnaldo Gabon in the 56th minute of play. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Monclús in the 59th minute of play. Dante Lacasa was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but André Monclús showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 59 minute of play. Joel Gaona's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Branislav Velchevski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Monclús in the 70th minute of the match. Mexico's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Joel Gaona in the 73rd minute. 74 minutes had been played when some careless play by ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joel Gaona was slow to take the kick. During this time Mexico's players had a chance to rest. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 78th minute of play. Lautaro Mancebo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alberto Tafalla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 88th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Branislav Velchevski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 89th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Macos Graciani to maneuver through the defense. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Monclús in the 91st minute of the match. In the 91st match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elpidio Francis to maneuver through the defense. 94 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. There was no doubt that Mexico were the better team. Mexico's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.