Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Christer Lundin started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 4th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aaron Glanselius 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 Christer Lundin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henrik Möllgren in the 18th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christer Lundin in the 23rd minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Mexico booed when SSC Ambrosini was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juhan Kersna didn't get a good kick on the ball. 29 minutes into the match, SSC Ambrosini's goal looked a bit too open when Luca Zorita came free, but Aaron Glanselius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lautaro Mancebo let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 33rd minute shot 2-0 at rihgt post. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jan Malm in the 40th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in SSC Ambrosini's zone, Alberto Tafalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aaron Glanselius 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. In the 46th match minute, SSC Ambrosini was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christer Lundin to maneuver through the defense. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Joel Gaona made the kick off in the second half. Aaron Glanselius showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 53rd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in SSC Ambrosini's zone, Alberto Tafalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aaron Glanselius 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 58th minute of play forced SSC Ambrosini's goalkeeper Aaron Glanselius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Henrik Möllgren got free with Dante Lacasa in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 69 minutes into the game, Mexico's Joel Gaona nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aaron Glanselius made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. SSC Ambrosini's Gösta Berggren was substituted for Dylan Draper. When Björn Hage fell near the penalty area in the 75th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SSC Ambrosini's protests and gave Björn Hage a yellow card for diving instead. In a very dangerous position, a player in SSC Ambrosini fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 74th minute. Penalty! Aaron Glanselius had in the 76thth minute some difficulties stopping Joel Gaona's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Aaron Glanselius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aaron Glanselius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 79 minutes had been played when some careless play by SSC Ambrosini's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joel Gaona was slow to take the kick. During this time Mexico's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Joel Gaona almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but SSC Ambrosini's Aaron Glanselius did a great save. Aaron Glanselius made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 86th minute of play. After a rather tough play, SSC Ambrosini's Jan Malm got a free kick in the 87th minute. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Magnus Fribäck in the 91st minute of the match. Mexico's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.