Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) BARRILETE COSMICO's Jesus Llope proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to save BARRILETE COSMICO from getting a goal against them. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Jesus Llope firmly grabbed it by the left post. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lionel Messi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jesus Llope 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 1-0 in the 9 minute of play. Facundo Cadaval hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. 18 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Lionel Messi came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lionel Messi 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. 19 minutes into the game, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jesus Llope made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Justino Abaurre in the 22nd minute of play. After some careless play in the Mexico defense, Justino Abaurre kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. The Mexico fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dante Lacasa should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Jesus Llope in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alberto Tafalla received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Jesus Llope tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lionel Messi in the 46th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Joel Gaona made the kick off in the second half. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. 64 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Eloy Dubardo came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 67 minutes into the match, BARRILETE COSMICO's Lázaro Hulberto sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dante Lacasa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Jesus Llope took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alberto Tafalla received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Jesus Llope tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jesus Llope showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 77th minute of the match. Jesus Llope showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Facundo Cadaval, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Facundo Cadaval in the 79th minute of play forced BARRILETE COSMICO's goalkeeper Jesus Llope to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lionel Messi in the 81st minute of the match. In the 84th minute Facundo Cadaval shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jesus Llope saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mexico were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of BARRILETE COSMICO for a fine match.