Challenge

Hanne Sultan
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, 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. 3 minutes into the match, Hacılar Erciyesspor's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Lv Bang Ao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hacılar Erciyesspor's Lv Bang Ao played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 7th minute of play. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Hacılar Erciyesspor booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lautaro Mancebo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oğuzhan Kakisim in the 12th minute of the match. Hacılar Erciyesspor's Lv Bang Ao played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 13th minute of play. Alberto Tafalla struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Lv Bang Ao didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. In the 21st minute, Oğuzhan Kakisim ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dante Lacasa was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Lv Bang Ao stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lautaro Mancebo's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. Lv Bang Ao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 30 minutes into the match, Hacılar Erciyesspor's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Lv Bang Ao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A throw-in in the 31st minute of the game was made by Macos Graciani with Luca Zorita as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 32nd minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lv Bang Ao saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 33 minutes into the game, Joel Gaona cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Lv Bang Ao was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 38 minutes into the game, Damaso Beltxe threw the ball into play from the sideline. Mexico's Joel Gaona quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Lv Bang Ao 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 39th minute. Macos Graciani made in the 44th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Joel Gaona immediately put the ball in play. The crowd rose to their feet as Hacılar Erciyesspor's Oğuzhan Kakisim slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Dante Lacasa. That made the score 2-2 after 46 minutes of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Oğuzhan Kakisim made the kick off in the second half. 60 minutes into the match, Hacılar Erciyesspor's goalkeeper Lv Bang Ao had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. 62 minutes into the game, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lv Bang Ao made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. Hacılar Erciyesspor's Lv Bang Ao proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Hacılar Erciyesspor from getting a goal against them. In the 67th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. Hacılar Erciyesspor'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. The supporters of Hacılar Erciyesspor booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Macos Graciani didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 71st minute, Macos Graciani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Oğuzhan Kakisim fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dante Lacasa having to interfere. 79 minutes into the game, Leonardo Hernandez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Hacılar Erciyesspor's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. In the 79th minute, Leonardo Hernandez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 85 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Oğuzhan Kakisim came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oğuzhan Kakisim, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. 93 minutes into the game, Alberto Tafalla recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lv Bang Ao. Alberto Tafalla showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-4. Joel Gaona struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Lv Bang Ao didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. Mexico's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.