Challenge

KYRA STADIUM
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Paskal Ayarza started the match with the kick off. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind KYRA FC's goalkeeper Truman Harrington, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Dante Lacasa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Paskal Ayarza's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. The corner led to Mexico's Luca Zorita getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. In the 14thth minute of the game Edmund Nocny who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mexico's Dante Lacasa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Truman Harrington made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 17th minute of play. After 18 minutes KYRA FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Joel Gaona who took care of the corner kick. In the 22nd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonardo Leoz to maneuver through the defense. 24 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edmund Nocny. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmund Nocny, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Facundo Cadaval hit a great ball. 34 minutes into the match, KYRA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Truman Harrington reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 39 minutes into the game, Paskal Ayarza recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dante Lacasa. Paskal Ayarza showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmund Nocny, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Guaberto Bento hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 47th minute of play forced KYRA FC's goalkeeper Truman Harrington to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Joel Gaona stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jorden Van Balen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Truman Harrington took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Luca Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Truman Harrington was out of position in the 65 minute of play, and Joel Gaona capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Joel Gaona really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Truman Harrington in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 74 minutes into the match, Edmund Nocny notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Mexico's Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Luca Rouco charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luca Rouco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of KYRA FC booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luca Rouco didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Guaberto Bento came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the KYRA FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Guaberto Bento couldn't finish the play. 81 minutes into the match, Paskal Ayarza notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Mexico's Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Alberto Tafalla kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. Truman Harrington took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Truman Harrington 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 89th minute. Facundo Cadaval sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. KYRA FC were victorious despite being under pressure from Mexico for much of the match.