Challenge

El Cubo
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Joel Gaona kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bastia Dagora got free with Dante Lacasa in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chayo Ramis in the 5th minute of play. Albi Campoamor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 20th minute of the match. Luca Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 27 minutes into the match, Futbolin's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Albi Campoamor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 27th minute, Alberto Tafalla made a precise shot to the right of Albi Campoamor. Futbolin's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Joel Gaona received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Albi Campoamor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 32 minutes into the game, Lucila Beloki cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Dante Lacasa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice moves Bastia Dagora could shoot a difficult shot in the 37th minute, which Dante Lacasa however easily saved by the left post. Futbolin's Albi Campoamor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 39th minute of play. 41 minutes into the match, Futbolin's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Albi Campoamor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nestor Paio charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nestor Paio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 44 played minutes Futbolin got a freekick which was hit by Nestor Paio. 45 minutes into the game, Genaro Japón was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Futbolin's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. After 45 played minutes Futbolin got a freekick which was hit by Genaro Japón. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Lucila Beloki to make the kick off. Joel Gaona scored 1-2 in the 52nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Albi Campoamor, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 58 played minutes Futbolin got a freekick which was hit by Nestor Paio. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nestor Paio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Dante Lacasa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Futbolin's Albi Campoamor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 70th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 75th minute of play forced Futbolin's goalkeeper Albi Campoamor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 78th minute, Facundo Cadaval hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Futbolin getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Larra Rico hit a great ball. After 82 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Alberto Tafalla. Thanks to some nice moves Lautaro Mancebo could shoot a difficult shot in the 86th minute, which Albi Campoamor however easily saved by the left post. Lautaro Mancebo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 93rdth minute tested the skills of Albi Campoamor when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Vincente Quintas's late challenge caught a Mexico's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Vincente Quintas helped the player get up and apologised. Vincente Quintas kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. After 94 played minutes Futbolin got a freekick which was hit by Guilabertus Carceles. When the final whistle sounded Mexico left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Futbolin.