Challenge

Fadil Vokrri
Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Joel Gaona kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, Luca Zorita notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of KF RAHOVECI 1931's Parid Kllogjëri. Parid Kllogjëri was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo got a good chance for a goal in the 7th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, KF RAHOVECI 1931's Cui Yuan Xing got a free kick in the 8th minute. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Artur Zhiva in the 16th minute of play. Lautaro Mancebo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of KF RAHOVECI 1931 booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonardo Leoz didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alberto Tafalla in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Parid Kllogjëri saved KF RAHOVECI 1931 from getting behind. 28 minutes into the match, KF RAHOVECI 1931's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Parid Kllogjëri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 29th minute after KF RAHOVECI 1931's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Luca Rouco got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Parid Kllogjëri quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Parid Kllogjëri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 31st minute of play. KF RAHOVECI 1931's Parid Kllogjëri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 33rd minute of play. Joel Gaona struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Parid Kllogjëri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 37th minute of play forced KF RAHOVECI 1931's goalkeeper Parid Kllogjëri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 40 minutes into the match, Lautaro Mancebo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Parid Kllogjëri. KF RAHOVECI 1931's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lautaro Mancebo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. The audience thought a goal was coming when Davi Sanches got free with Dante Lacasa in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Parid Kllogjëri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When Mexico's Joel Gaona in the 50th minute got a chance for a shot 50th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye KF RAHOVECI 1931's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, KF RAHOVECI 1931's Marco Tardelli got a free kick in the 51st minute. Davi Sanches received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Dante Lacasa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 57 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Davi Sanches came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Felix Luque kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Davi Sanches in the 67th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lautaro Mancebo came free with the goalkeeper in the 72nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Parid Kllogjëri could save by the left post. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Artur Zhiva in the 75th minute of play. When KF RAHOVECI 1931's Artur Zhiva in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Artur Zhiva managed to get in a good position for a shot. KF RAHOVECI 1931's supporters rose to their feet, but Artur Zhiva was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dante Lacasa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Artur Zhiva in the 85th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Lautaro Mancebo could shoot a difficult shot in the 86th minute, which Parid Kllogjëri however easily saved by the left post. In the 87th minute of the match, Lautaro Mancebo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Parid Kllogjëri was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. With an all-out effort, Mexico's Parid Kllogjëri threw himself towards the right post 89 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Joel Gaona, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 90 minutes into the match, KF RAHOVECI 1931's goalkeeper Parid Kllogjëri had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. After 94 played minutes KF RAHOVECI 1931 got a freekick which was hit by Marco Tardelli. 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.