Challenge

AllRaf
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Froilan Harri made the kick off which started today's match. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Froilan Harri in the 4th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 5th minute of play forced AllRaf EC's goalkeeper Aitor España to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Mexico booed when AllRaf EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luizinho Paraibano didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 13th minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aitor España saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, Mexico's Luca Zorita sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aitor España narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Lauro Arce kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, AllRaf EC's Dante Lacasa threw himself towards the right post 21 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Froilan Harri, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 22 minutes Mexico's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Nuno Gaúcho who took care of the corner kick. In the 24th minute, Alberto Tafalla made a precise shot to the right of Aitor España. AllRaf EC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Nuno Gaúcho tried to sneak it across the goal line. AllRaf EC's Aitor España played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 31st minute of play. Aitor España took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lautaro Mancebo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aitor España having to interfere. In the 39th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aitor España saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Luca Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 45th minute of play forced AllRaf EC's goalkeeper Aitor España to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Joel Gaona was the one to do the kick off. Joel Gaona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aitor España having to interfere. In the 52nd minute, Facundo Cadaval 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. After 53 played minutes AllRaf EC got a freekick which was hit by Nuno Gaúcho. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Aitor España tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in AllRaf EC's zone, Alberto Tafalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aitor España came out of the goal and Alberto Tafalla tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 62 minutes into the game, Lautaro Mancebo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aitor España. Lautaro Mancebo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Luizinho Paraibano kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. After having played for 68 minutes, Lautaro Mancebo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mexico's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lautaro Mancebo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 78 minutes into the game, Lautaro Mancebo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aitor España. Lautaro Mancebo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. 80 minutes into the match, AllRaf EC's goal looked a bit too open when Luca Zorita came free, but Aitor España reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 83rd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Rouco to maneuver through the defense. Joel Gaona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aitor España having to interfere. AllRaf EC's Aitor España proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save AllRaf EC from getting a goal against them. In the 90th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. AllRaf EC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Joel Gaona ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that Joel Gaona got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Aitor España quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Perttu Bado charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Perttu Bado the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 91st minute, Perttu Bado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aitor España saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.