Challenge

Olimpia Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joel Gaona got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Olimpia Koło's Ubaldo Urbez got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Pawel Madej 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 4th minute. 7 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Sylwester Majorski came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when David Skjold tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Thanks to some nice moves David Skjold could shoot a difficult shot in the 22nd minute, which Dante Lacasa however easily saved by the left post. Tolek Jarmulowicz's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Dante Lacasa firmly grabbed it by the left post. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cyryl Adamus in the 30th minute of play. With his leg Dante Lacasa managed to avoid a goal in the 34thth minute, when Olimpia Koło's Sylwester Majorski fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Dante Lacasa stood somewhat misplaced when Sylwester Majorski came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 34 minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Sylwester Majorski kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Dante Lacasa. That made the score 3-0 in the 37 minute of play.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cyryl Adamus stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Sylwester Majorski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dante Lacasa. Mexico's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sylwester Majorski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. After 53 played minutes Lautaro Mancebo rounded Olimpia Koło's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 4-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sylwester Majorski in the 58th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pawel Madej made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Facundo Cadaval in the 61st minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Grzegorz Ciborek during the 62nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 63rd minute, Grzegorz Ciborek hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice moves Lautaro Mancebo could shoot a difficult shot in the 66th minute, which Pawel Madej however easily saved by the left post. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sylwester Majorski in the 70th minute of play. Ubaldo Urbez kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. A collision led to Olimpia Koło getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Ubaldo Urbez hit a great ball. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sylwester Majorski in the 82nd minute of play. Alberto Tafalla kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. 89 minutes into the game, Sylwester Majorski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Olimpia Koło's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. Sylwester Majorski kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Olimpia Koło's zone, Alberto Tafalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pawel Madej came out of the goal and Alberto Tafalla tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 95 played minutes Olimpia Koło got a freekick which was hit by Grzegorz Ciborek. Olimpia Koło were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Mexico for a fine match.