Challenge

Giuseppe Bracone
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Mexico's Joel Gaona 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 3rd minute of play forced Bochin club La Palmera's goalkeeper Dario Jacindo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Erubiel Oihenarte kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Lorenzo Cazalla got a free kick in the 8th minute. After a rather tough play, Bochin club La Palmera's Joaquin Montel got a free kick in the 9th minute. The audience was convinced that Joel Gaona's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dario Jacindo was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bochin club La Palmera's goalkeeper Dario Jacindo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Dario Jacindo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Dario Jacindo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristo Mederi in the 24th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 26 minutes Bochin club La Palmera'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. The corner ended in Facundo Cadaval almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Bochin club La Palmera's Dario Jacindo did a great save. Mexico's Luca Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dario Jacindo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 32nd minute, Ciriaco Fernanco reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Dante Lacasa. The goal made the score 1-1. In the 36th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. Bochin club La Palmera's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Joel Gaona ran over to the corner to take the kick. Luca Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Dario Jacindo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 40 minutes into the match, Bochin club La Palmera's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Dario Jacindo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dario Jacindo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cristo Mederi stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Dario Jacindo made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. 59 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Ciriaco Fernanco came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Bochin club La Palmera booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Luque didn't get a good kick on the ball. 69 minutes into the match, Bochin club La Palmera's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Dario Jacindo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Mexico booed when Bochin club La Palmera was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oliver Ekblom didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bochin club La Palmera's Jesus Bizi was substituted for Joaquin Montel. The supporters of Mexico booed when Bochin club La Palmera was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oliver Ekblom didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 78th minute, Ciriaco Fernanco left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Bochin club La Palmera fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ciriaco Fernanco in the 82nd 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. Silverio Florinio kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Bochin club La Palmera's Aurelio Maju was substituted for Silverio Florinio. After 94 played minutes Bochin club La Palmera got a freekick which was hit by Silverio Florinio. Dario Jacindo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 95th minute. 97 minutes into the game, Bochin club La Palmera's Ciriaco Fernanco nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dante Lacasa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. The Bochin club La Palmera support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.