Challenge

La Gran Manzana
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Nazario Ronaldo made the kick off and thus started the match. The supporters of Manzano FC booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lorenzo Cazalla didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Zorita in the 9th minute of play forced Manzano FC's goalkeeper Julian Rocendo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 11 minutes of play, Manzano FC's Florín Friederichs made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dante Lacasa was left in no man's land by his defense there! Julian Rocendo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 13th minute of the match. When Alberto Tafalla came up free with the goalie in the 16th minute, the Mexico fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alberto Tafalla couldn't finish the play. When the match had gone on for 18 minutes, Antonio Manex took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Dante Lacasa to make any attempt to save it. After some careless play in the Manzano FC defense, Alberto Tafalla kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Julian Rocendo. The Manzano FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Julian Rocendo should have stopped the shot. Joel Gaona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julian Rocendo having to interfere. 28 minutes into the match, Manzano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Julian Rocendo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dante Lacasa made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Antonio Manex sent off a good shot on target. 31 minutes into the match, Manzano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luca Zorita came free, but Julian Rocendo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32nd minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julian Rocendo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 37th minute, Joel Gaona 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 39th minute, Nazario Ronaldo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Mexico booed when Manzano FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ori Kiswanto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Antonio Manex in the 45th minute. In the 46th match minute, Manzano FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ori Kiswanto to maneuver through the defense.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joel Gaona made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Manzano FC's goalkeeper Julian Rocendo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberto Tafalla. Alberto Tafalla in the 59thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Julian Rocendo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Through an outstanding action, after 60 minutes, Julian Rocendo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Alberto Tafalla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alberto Tafalla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Julian Rocendo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 67th minute. Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 75 played minutes Manzano FC got a freekick which was hit by Isaac Bertran. When Luca Rouco fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mexico's protests and gave Luca Rouco a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Luca Rouco hit a great ball. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nazario Ronaldo in the 81st minute of the match. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Julian Rocendo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 89th minute. Mexico's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.