Challenge

Gran Parque Central
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Grabiel Escorcia took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Grabiel Escorcia had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dante Lacasa. Mexico's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Grabiel Escorcia was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Grabiel Escorcia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Grabiel Escorcia, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Nacional's Juaneizu Merida played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 10th minute of play. Grabiel Escorcia blasted a shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dante Lacasa having to make a save. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Grabiel Escorcia tried to sneak it across the goal line. Juaneizu Merida made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 15th minute of play. In the 20th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juaneizu Merida saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Grabiel Escorcia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Grabiel Escorcia in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dante Lacasa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Juaneizu Merida showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 31st minute of the match. In the 32nd minute Facundo Cadaval shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juaneizu Merida saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Juaneizu Merida took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Grabiel Escorcia took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. In the 41st minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juaneizu Merida saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Juaneizu Merida showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 46th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Juaneizu Merida made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 53rd minute of play. Grabiel Escorcia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Grabiel Escorcia in the 57th minute of play. Juaneizu Merida showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luca Zorita in the 60th minute of the match. 66 minutes into the game, Grabiel Escorcia cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Dante Lacasa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Nacional's Walme Yurre was substituted for Mendiko Bueres. Juaneizu Merida took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nacional's Juaneizu Merida played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 82nd minute of play. Juaneizu Merida took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grabiel Escorcia in the 88th minute of play. 96 minutes in the game Macos Graciani did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Joel Gaona. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Nacional were victorious despite being under pressure from Mexico for much of the match.