Challenge

ARENA VIOLA
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dante Lacasa made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when He Shu Xun sent off a good shot on target. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by He Shu Xun in the 9th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 12th minute of play forced Cavalerii Viola's goalkeeper Mugurel Puișoru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cavalerii Viola's goalkeeper Mugurel Puișoru, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to Cavalerii Viola getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Olimpiu Şelaru hit a great ball. Joel Gaona was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 20th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Alberto Tafalla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mugurel Puișoru read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. Mexico's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Joel Gaona in the 23rd minute. Joel Gaona made a great header on Mexico's corner, it was just that Cavalerii Viola's Mugurel Puișoru managed to reach the ball for a save. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iván Győrfi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Mugurel Puișoru 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 took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mugurel Puișoru. Mugurel Puișoru dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Ive Kindermans hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Mugurel Puișoru 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 35th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. Cavalerii Viola'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. In the 37thth minute of the game He Shu Xun who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mexico's Dante Lacasa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Alberto Tafalla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mugurel Puișoru read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. The supporters of Cavalerii Viola booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luca Zorita didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by He Shu Xun in the 43rd minute. He Shu Xun blasted a shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dante Lacasa having to make a save. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. He Shu Xun was the one to do the kick off. Alberto Tafalla took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mugurel Puișoru. Mugurel Puișoru dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by He Shu Xun in the 61st minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of He Shu Xun's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. In the 66th minute, Victor Pascaru hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With an all-out effort, Mexico's Mugurel Puișoru threw himself towards the right post 67 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Joel Gaona, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Victor Pascaru kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. In the 69th minute, Lautaro Mancebo 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. Lautaro Mancebo was extremely unlucky when he, in the 70th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. In the 72nd minute of the match, Lautaro Mancebo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Mugurel Puișoru was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The supporters of Cavalerii Viola booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lorenzo Cazalla didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iván Győrfi in the 76th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mugurel Puișoru 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 78th minute. Thanks to some nice moves Lautaro Mancebo could shoot a difficult shot in the 80th minute, which Mugurel Puișoru however easily saved by the left post. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 81th minute after Cavalerii Viola's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Luca Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mugurel Puișoru having to interfere. Mugurel Puișoru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Mexico's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.