Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Lars Holand made the kick off and thus started the match. 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 3rd minute of play. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 13 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Macos Graciani. Through an outstanding action, after 21 minutes, Theo Machado successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Lars Holand's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dante Lacasa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. In the 29th minute of the game Macos Graciani made a throw-in which Joel Gaona played forward. Theo Machado 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 31st minute. Theo Machado 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 31st minute. Jefferson de Amaral hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lars Holand, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. 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. In the 42nd minute, Zhang Yue Shi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Theo Machado made a huge save. In the 46th match minute, Λstral Villains FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Cavalcante to maneuver through the defense. Joel Gaona struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Theo Machado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Joel Gaona made the kick off in the second half. Λstral Villains FC's Theo Machado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 51st minute of play. After some careless play in the Λstral Villains FC defense, Joel Gaona kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Theo Machado. The Λstral Villains FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Theo Machado should have stopped the shot. 63 minutes into the game, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Theo Machado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lars Holand in the 68th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Theo Machado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st 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 Lautaro Mancebo in the 73rd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Lars Holand managed to get in a good position for a shot. Λstral Villains FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Lars Holand was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dante Lacasa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Λstral Villains FC's zone, Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Theo Machado came out of the goal and Lautaro Mancebo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Theo Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 92nd minute of the match. Mexico walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.