Challenge

Fernando D. Rinaldi
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Joel Gaona took the kick off in the first half of the match. Higinio Cesaro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dante Lacasa having to interfere. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leo Orlandus in the 7th minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 10 minutes, Severo Elazar took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Dante Lacasa to make any attempt to save it. Severo Elazar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo got a good chance for a goal in the 24th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvio Odilon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute Silvio Odilon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Severo Elazar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. A collision led to C.A Vientos Huracanados getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Faustino Dolfos hit a great ball. 38 minutes into the game, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paolo Ubarna made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joel Gaona in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Paolo Ubarna saved C.A Vientos Huracanados from getting behind. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severo Elazar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Severo Elazar was the one to do the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Alberto Tafalla had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Paolo Ubarna. C.A Vientos Huracanados's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alberto Tafalla was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Alberto Tafalla struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Paolo Ubarna didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. When Mexico's Joel Gaona in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye C.A Vientos Huracanados's goalie prevented a goal. When Alberto Tafalla came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the Mexico 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 Alberto Tafalla couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Alberto Tafalla got a free kick in the 65th minute. 68 minutes into the match, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Paolo Ubarna narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a little luck, C.A Vientos Huracanados's Paolo Ubarna got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Mexico booed when C.A Vientos Huracanados was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silvio Odilon didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to C.A Vientos Huracanados getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Jose Asier hit a great ball. Paolo Ubarna showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 75th minute of the match. Joel Gaona struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Paolo Ubarna didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. After a rather tough play, C.A Vientos Huracanados's Jose Asier got a free kick in the 81st minute. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Paolo Ubarna firmly grabbed it by the left post. Paolo Ubarna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joel Gaona took the ball and in the 87 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Paolo Ubarna. Paolo Ubarna dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-5. In the 89th minute the ball was on its way in behind C.A Vientos Huracanados's goalkeeper Paolo Ubarna, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Mexico booed when C.A Vientos Huracanados was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Asier didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paolo Ubarna 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 2-6 in the 93 minute of play. The C.A Vientos Huracanados fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Mexico were clearly better and deserved to take the win.