Challenge

Folkrola Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Teodor Čerina started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maurice Himschoot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 10th minute Lun Majstorović shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 12 minutes into the game, Lun Majstorović recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dante Lacasa. Lun Majstorović showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Teodor Čerina tried to sneak it across the goal line. A hard shot 17 in the game by Teodor Čerina from a close distance when the talented Dante Lacasa managed to make a qualified save. Mexico's players were relieved. 20 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Teodor Čerina came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Ismael Roldanillo tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 26 minutes of play, NK FOLKROLA's Teodor Čerina made it 2-0 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! Blažo Koren hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lun Majstorović in the 34th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 38th minute of play forced NK FOLKROLA's goalkeeper Maurice Himschoot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 40 minutes had been played when some careless play by NK FOLKROLA'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. After taking down the ball on Mexico's corner Joel Gaona fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Maurice Himschoot quite easily take care of the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Joel Gaona to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Teodor Čerina came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of NK FOLKROLA booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luca Rouco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lun Majstorović, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 62nd minute of the match, Joel Gaona tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Maurice Himschoot saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a little luck, NK FOLKROLA's Maurice Himschoot got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 66th minute Mexico were awarded a corner. Joel Gaona went to the cornerflag to take it. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teodor Čerina in the 71st minute of play. Maurice Himschoot 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 75th minute. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by NK FOLKROLA'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. When Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NK FOLKROLA's goalie prevented a goal. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Maurice Himschoot made a huge save. Maurice Himschoot came out of the goal in the 80th minute to try and stop a shot by Mexico's Joel Gaona. But to his dismay, Joel Gaona quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Thanks to some nice moves Lautaro Mancebo could shoot a difficult shot in the 84th minute, which Maurice Himschoot however easily saved by the left post. 89 minutes into the match, NK FOLKROLA's goalkeeper Maurice Himschoot had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Facundo Cadaval. Maurice Himschoot was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Joel Gaona showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 90 minute of play.