Challenge

Arhavi
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Halil Can Onul took the kick off in the first half of the match. After having played for 2 minutes, Alberto Tafalla managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mexico's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alberto Tafalla was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lautaro Mancebo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Uğurcan Çakır read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivar Nickov in the 8th minute of the match. Balacakravartin Balabonas kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ivar Nickov in the 14th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ivar Nickov in the 16th minute of play. ศאศτoŁïศ ғc's Uğurcan Çakır played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 19th minute of play. 25 minutes into the game, ศאศτoŁïศ ғc's Ivar Nickov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dante Lacasa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 33rd minute, Yavuz Selim Salim hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 34th minute Facundo Cadaval shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Uğurcan Çakır saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Heino Glarø hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Alberto Tafalla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 44 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Felix Luque. When Çelebi Akbulut came up free with the goalie in the 45th minute, the ศאศτoŁïศ ғc 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 Çelebi Akbulut couldn't finish the play. In the 47th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Rouco to maneuver through the defense. In the 48th minute of the match Çelebi Akbulut sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dante Lacasa skillfully saved the ball. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Joel Gaona stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes into the match, Lautaro Mancebo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Uğurcan Çakır. ศאศτoŁïศ ғc's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lautaro Mancebo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Alberto Tafalla managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Alberto Tafalla was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Uğurcan Çakır breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rasim Kayıhan hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Uğurcan Çakır tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Heino Glarø hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. After 75 minutes, Lautaro Mancebo made it 2-3 with a short kick to the right side. ศאศτoŁïศ ғc's Uğurcan Çakır tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Lautaro Mancebo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 91st minute Çelebi Akbulut 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. 94 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Ivar Nickov came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The ศאศτoŁïศ ғc fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Mexico were clearly better and deserved to take the win.