Challenge

Gradevo Stadion
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Joel Gaona took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Джуджан's Anselmo La Marca got a free kick in the 7th minute. After 9 minutes, Ulryk Robak mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Джуджан and the Mexico players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 9 played minutes Джуджан got a freekick which was hit by Ulryk Robak. After 11 played minutes Джуджан got a freekick which was hit by Toms Steinfelds. In the 12th minute, Lautaro Mancebo made a precise shot to the right of Niki Kalkandzhiev. Джуджан's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Niki Kalkandzhiev 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 15th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shen Yin Le in the 20th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shen Yin Le 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Toms Steinfelds during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Niki Kalkandzhiev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after Джуджан's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. 36 minutes into the match, Джуджан's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Niki Kalkandzhiev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Koldo Baltanas fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Джуджан's protests and gave Koldo Baltanas a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Mexico booed when Джуджан was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Koldo Baltanas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Джуджан's Niki Kalkandzhiev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 41st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 42nd minute of play forced Джуджан's goalkeeper Niki Kalkandzhiev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Niki Kalkandzhiev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 47th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Alberto Tafalla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 50th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 61st minute of play forced Джуджан's goalkeeper Niki Kalkandzhiev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 62nd minute Mexico were awarded a corner. Joel Gaona went to the cornerflag to take it. Джуджан's Niki Kalkandzhiev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 69th minute of play. 70 minutes had been played when some careless play by Джуджан'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. 72 minutes into the game, Luca Zorita cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Niki Kalkandzhiev was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulryk Robak in the 76th minute of play. Lorenzo Cazalla lost his temper 78 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 78th minute, one of Mexico:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Mexico. Dante Lacasa had in the 80thth minute some difficulties stopping Simo Lishkov's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. If Facundo Cadaval had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 90 minutes into the match, Джуджан's goalkeeper Niki Kalkandzhiev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. In the 90th minute, Svetlin Darakchiev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alberto Tafalla kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. When Джуджан's Koldo Baltanas in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. 96 minutes into the match, Джуджан's goalkeeper Niki Kalkandzhiev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. In the 97th match minute, Джуджан was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Shen Yin Le to maneuver through the defense. Mexico were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.