Challenge

Morumbi
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Joel Gaona started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Zorita in the 4th minute of play forced São Paulo da Floresta's goalkeeper Teodoro Jacinto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 5 minutes São Paulo da Floresta's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Joel Gaona who took care of the corner kick. Mexico's Luca Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Teodoro Jacinto in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 9th minute of play forced São Paulo da Floresta's goalkeeper Teodoro Jacinto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teodoro Jacinto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 16 minutes into the match, São Paulo da Floresta's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Teodoro Jacinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lautaro Mancebo scored 0-1 in the 17th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Teodoro Jacinto, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. São Paulo da Floresta's Teodoro Jacinto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 20th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 22nd minute of play forced São Paulo da Floresta's goalkeeper Teodoro Jacinto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Teodoro Jacinto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luca Zorita in the 24th minute of play. Teodoro Jacinto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Teodoro Jacinto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Lacasa made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Sergio Rengifo sent off a good shot on target. After 42 minutes, Luca Rouco mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mexico and the São Paulo da Floresta players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 42nd minute, Luca Rouco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The São Paulo da Floresta players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Mexico were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Laerte Bezerra to strike the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, Alberto Tafalla cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Teodoro Jacinto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Teodoro Jacinto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Facundo Cadaval, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Teodoro Jacinto made a huge save. 63 minutes into the match, São Paulo da Floresta's goal looked a bit too open when Luca Zorita came free, but Teodoro Jacinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Laerte Bezerra blasted a shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dante Lacasa having to make a save. In the 68th minute, Joel Gaona reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Teodoro Jacinto. The goal made the score 0-4. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laerte Bezerra in the 72nd minute of play. The supporters of São Paulo da Floresta booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonardo Leoz didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Mexico booed when São Paulo da Floresta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Duarte didn't get a good kick on the ball. 77 minutes into the match, São Paulo da Floresta's goalkeeper Teodoro Jacinto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Joel Gaona. Teodoro Jacinto was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Joel Gaona showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-5 in the 78 minute of play. Luca Zorita was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 81st 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. Valério Toledo kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 83rd minute of play forced São Paulo da Floresta's goalkeeper Teodoro Jacinto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 95th minute, Mexico's Joel Gaona ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Teodoro Jacinto. Teodoro Jacinto yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-6. 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.