Challenge

Karabounar
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joel Gaona got the match started through his kick off. 5 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Zoltán Hubina came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Danail Mitzakov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 8th minute of play forced Maritza's goalkeeper Danail Mitzakov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Maritza's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Danail Mitzakov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A sloppy throw-in by Zeng Jing Yue in the 14th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo. 17 minutes into the game, Lautaro Mancebo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Danail Mitzakov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 21 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zoltán Hubina. Maritza's Danail Mitzakov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 25th minute of play. Dante Lacasa was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Zeng Jing Yue showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 31 minute of play. Dante Lacasa made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Zoltán Hubina sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 37th minute of play forced Maritza's goalkeeper Danail Mitzakov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa was out of position in the 39 minute of play, and Zeng Jing Yue capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Zeng Jing Yue really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zoltán Hubina in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dante Lacasa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Marin Nikolkov was the one to do the kick off. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marin Nikolkov, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. In the 51st minute, Lorenzo Cazalla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Luca Rouco hit a great ball. Danail Mitzakov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 55th minute of play. Danail Mitzakov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 60th minute. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nencho Markovski in the 61st minute of play. The supporters of Mexico booed when Maritza was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nencho Markovski didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 63 played minutes Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Danail Mitzakov stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Maritza of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zoltán Hubina in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dante Lacasa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zeng Jing Yue, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 70 minutes into the match, Maritza's goalkeeper Danail Mitzakov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberto Tafalla. When Maritza's Marin Nikolkov in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. Danail Mitzakov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 73rd minute. Danail Mitzakov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luca Zorita in the 77th minute of play. Danail Mitzakov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 79th minute. Maritza's Danail Mitzakov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 84th minute of play. Danail Mitzakov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 88th minute of the match. After having played for 89 minutes, Lautaro Mancebo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mexico's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lautaro Mancebo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zoltán Hubina, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. 95 minutes into the match, Maritza's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Danail Mitzakov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Maritza support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.