Challenge

Sletteenge Stadion
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute, Fritz Grauholt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 6th minute of play forced Sletteenge's goalkeeper Gerhart Krainert to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15thth minute of the game Lautaro Mancebo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sletteenge's Gerhart Krainert was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wagn Nytoft in the 19th minute of play. In the 21st minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gerhart Krainert saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gerhart Krainert 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 25th minute. Gerhart Krainert showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 29th minute of the match. In the 31st minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gerhart Krainert saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 31 minutes into the match, Joel Gaona notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Sletteenge's Gerhart Krainert. Gerhart Krainert was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wagn Nytoft, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. In the 44th 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 46thth minute some difficulties stopping Fritz Grauholt's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Fritz Grauholt stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Lorenzo Cazalla kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. After 53 played minutes Sletteenge got a freekick which was hit by Jacob Lubfeldt. Robin Leiholt struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Dante Lacasa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sletteenge. After a defensive mix-up in Mexico's zone, Fritz Grauholt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dante Lacasa came out of the goal and Fritz Grauholt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With an all-out effort, Mexico's Gerhart Krainert threw himself towards the right post 64 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Joel Gaona, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 65 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sletteenge'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. After 67 played minutes Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Gerhart Krainert stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Sletteenge of the goal. The corner ended in Luca Rouco almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Sletteenge's Gerhart Krainert did a great save. Sletteenge made a substitution. Timo Mangelsen replaced Jacob Lubfeldt. After 75 minutes, Joel Gaona made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. Sletteenge's Gerhart Krainert tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Alberto Tafalla came free with the goalkeeper in the 80th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Gerhart Krainert could save by the left post. Gerhart Krainert 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 85th minute. In the 92nd minute, Joel Gaona got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Joel Gaona was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 93rd minute. Mexico's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Mexico's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.