Challenge

Λrena 51
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Joel Gaona started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 4th minute, Λstral Villains FC's Zbyszek Trzemzalski seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Zbyszek Trzemzalski the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Λstral Villains FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Zbyszek Trzemzalski had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. 8 minutes into the match, Λstral Villains FC's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Theo Machado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 9th minute, Daniel Majstorović hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lautaro Mancebo in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Theo Machado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 14th minute, Alberto Tafalla left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mexico fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 17th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Theo Machado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 20th minute of play forced Λstral Villains FC's goalkeeper Theo Machado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Theo Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Theo Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Theo Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Lacasa was a little too slow when Lars Holand got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 28th minute. The score was now 1-1. In the 31st minute Facundo Cadaval shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Theo Machado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With his leg Dante Lacasa managed to avoid a goal in the 36thth minute, when Λstral Villains FC's Lars Holand fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Theo Machado 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 37th minute. Λstral Villains FC's Theo Machado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 39th minute of play. Λstral Villains FC's Lars Holand got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Facundo Cadaval hit a great ball. 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 wind increased when Lars Holand made the kick off in the second half. Theo Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 55th minute, Lars Holand had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. 55 minutes into the game, Lorenzo Cazalla was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mexico's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Λstral Villains FC the free kick. Λstral Villains FC's Emil Berntzen was substituted for Lars Holand. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Lorenzo Cazalla got a free kick in the 57th minute. In the 60th minute, Emil Berntzen left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Λstral Villains FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Theo Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 65th minute of the match. Theo Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 70th minute of play. Theo Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice moves Lautaro Mancebo could shoot a difficult shot in the 79th minute, which Theo Machado however easily saved by the left post. Theo Machado made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Macos Graciani got a free kick in the 88th minute. In the 93rd minute, Pedro Cavalcante 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. In the 94th minute, Emil Berntzen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Λstral Villains FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.