Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Leon Borcz started the match with the kick off. Cyprian Kopacz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 2nd minute of the match. Joel Gaona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cyprian Kopacz having to interfere. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leon Borcz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alberto Tafalla struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Cyprian Kopacz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. After 11 played minutes Leeds Kraków F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Adam Coporan. After 12 minutes of play, Mexico's Joel Gaona made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Cyprian Kopacz was left in no man's land by his defense there! Cyprian Kopacz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 16th minute. Dante Lacasa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ksawery Skarpiak's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. 23 minutes into the match, Alberto Tafalla dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Cyprian Kopacz, 2-0. 27 minutes into the match, Leeds Kraków F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Cyprian Kopacz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 28 minutes Leeds Kraków F.C.'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. 35 minutes into the match, Leeds Kraków F.C.'s goalkeeper Cyprian Kopacz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adam Coporan in the 36th minute of the match. Ksawery Skarpiak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 46th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Facundo Cadaval to maneuver through the defense. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Joel Gaona was the one to do the kick off. Cyprian Kopacz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 53rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Coporan in the 56th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Leon Borcz got free with Dante Lacasa in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Cyprian Kopacz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 60th minute of play. After 63 minutes Leeds Kraków F.C.'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. Alberto Tafalla made a great header on Mexico's corner, it was just that Leeds Kraków F.C.'s Cyprian Kopacz managed to reach the ball for a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th 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. Cyprian Kopacz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Leeds Kraków F.C.'s Leonardo Colombo was substituted for Ksawery Skarpiak. Joel Gaona took the ball and in the 79 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cyprian Kopacz. Cyprian Kopacz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. In the 81st match minute, Leeds Kraków F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Xie Peng Yue to maneuver through the defense. Cyprian Kopacz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 82nd minute of the match. After 84 minutes Leeds Kraków F.C.'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. 86 minutes into the match, Leeds Kraków F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Cyprian Kopacz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Mexico booed when Leeds Kraków F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adam Coporan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Leeds Kraków F.C.'s zone, Luca Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cyprian Kopacz came out of the goal and Luca Zorita tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Karsten Koole hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Leon Borcz in the 95thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dante Lacasa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Mexico were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Leeds Kraków F.C. for a fine match.