Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) AC Tangra's Barnaba Limanowski started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 7th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Velyo Chavalinov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Ivan Stanciu came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Barnaba Limanowski during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Joel Gaona struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Velyo Chavalinov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. In the 17th minute, Leonardo Leoz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ivan Stanciu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dante Lacasa having to make a save. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 尤洲平, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barnaba Limanowski in the 30th minute of the match. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivan Stanciu in the 33rd minute of the match. AC Tangra's Velyo Chavalinov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 38th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 39 minutes, Velyo Chavalinov successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After a rather tough play, AC Tangra's Evaristo Duarte got a free kick in the 41st minute. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Stanciu, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joel Gaona made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Facundo Cadaval had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Velyo Chavalinov. AC Tangra's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Facundo Cadaval was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Zorita in the 56th minute of play forced AC Tangra's goalkeeper Velyo Chavalinov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Velyo Chavalinov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 57th minute of play. Barnaba Limanowski kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. The supporters of Mexico booed when AC Tangra was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Barnaba Limanowski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jeferson Abraão charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jeferson Abraão the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. AC Tangra's Velyo Chavalinov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 66th minute of play. 79 minutes into the game, Tencho Desev was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AC Tangra's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. After a rather tough play, AC Tangra's Tencho Desev got a free kick in the 79th minute. In the 83rd minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Velyo Chavalinov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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 Velyo Chavalinov quite easily take care of the ball. Dante Lacasa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jeferson Abraão's shot from short distance in the 89th minute. When the match clock showed 89 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Jeferson Abraão sped through Mexico's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Joel Gaona hit a great ball.