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Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Joel Gaona made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baycan Selami in the 3rd minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Baycan Selami. Baycan Selami in the 14thth 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. Mehmet Çağakan 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 23rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 24th minute of play forced Araklılı Avareler's goalkeeper Mehmet Çağakan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 24th minute of play forced Araklılı Avareler's goalkeeper Mehmet Çağakan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Baycan Selami tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 30th match minute, Araklılı Avareler was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anastasios Bakasetas to maneuver through the defense. Lautaro Mancebo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mehmet Çağakan having to interfere. Anastasios Bakasetas charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anastasios Bakasetas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Anastasios Bakasetas hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Mexico's Joel Gaona couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 36th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Araklılı Avareler. Araklılı Avareler's Anastasios Bakasetas got his second yellow card of the match in the 39th minute. The referee ordered Anastasios Bakasetas off the ground. A collision led to Araklılı Avareler getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Anastasios Bakasetas hit a great ball. In the 41st minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mehmet Çağakan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 47 played minutes Araklılı Avareler got a freekick which was hit by Borys Lodowy. Mexico's Joel Gaona got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Baycan Selami made a kick off. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baycan Selami, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baycan Selami in the 60th minute of play. In the 60th minute, Pacho Papachantzoulis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 68th minute of the match, Joel Gaona tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Mehmet Çağakan saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 71st minute of play forced Araklılı Avareler's goalkeeper Mehmet Çağakan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 74 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Baycan Selami came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Cahit Zülfü had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 80th minute of play forced Araklılı Avareler's goalkeeper Mehmet Çağakan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 88th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mehmet Çağakan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 89 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Luca Rouco. 92 minutes into the match, Araklılı Avareler's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Mehmet Çağakan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baycan Selami, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Mexico players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.