Challenge

Polenta Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 4 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Mel Önen came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute Mel Önen 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. Leonardo Leoz made in the 17th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by AC Collins's Fulvio Oriali. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pekko Rino in the 18th minute. Donato Foddis 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 19th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lautaro Mancebo in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Donato Foddis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match clock showed 24 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Mel Önen sped through Mexico's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. 27 minutes into the match, AC Collins's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Donato Foddis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Donato Foddis 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 28th minute. Didi Valletta charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Didi Valletta the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 45th minute, Didi Valletta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pekko Rino, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. AC Collins's Donato Foddis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 54th minute of play. Donato Foddis 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 54th minute. After a rather tough play, AC Collins's Uci Hardon got a free kick in the 60th minute. AC Collins's Perivaldo Furtado was substituted for Slawomir Soszka. Uci Hardon hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Lautaro Mancebo struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Donato Foddis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. 66 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Edinho do Nascimento came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lautaro Mancebo came free with the goalkeeper in the 70th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Donato Foddis could save by the left post. Lautaro Mancebo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Donato Foddis made a huge save. In the 78th minute, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Donato Foddis. Donato Foddis yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edinho do Nascimento in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dante Lacasa saved Mexico from getting behind. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edinho do Nascimento in the 83rd minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edinho do Nascimento in the 85th minute of the match. Donato Foddis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luca Zorita in the 87th minute of play. In the 88th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Donato Foddis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Mexico players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.