Challenge

El gigante norteño
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) After a rather tough play, Club A. Chipa y Tereré's Israel Igon got a free kick in the 2nd minute. The audience was convinced that Lautaro Mancebo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Xie Chao Cheng was relentless in the 5th minute of the game. Jaroslav Nechvátal's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dante Lacasa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. 12 minutes into the game, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Xie Chao Cheng made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Facundo Cadaval during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Mexico fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 16th minute. Penalty! Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardo Cabral in the 20th minute of play. In the 25thth minute of the game Jaroslav Nechvátal 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. In the 30thth minute of the game Lautaro Mancebo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Club A. Chipa y Tereré's Xie Chao Cheng was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 31st minute Mexico were awarded a corner. Joel Gaona went to the cornerflag to take it. After 31 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Luca Zorita. When Joel Gaona, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 35 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Xie Chao Cheng was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Xie Chao Cheng showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 40th minute of the match. Xie Chao Cheng took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, 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. Joel Gaona was the one to do the kick off. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Xie Chao Cheng made a huge save. Club A. Chipa y Tereré's Xie Chao Cheng proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Club A. Chipa y Tereré from getting a goal against them. 60 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Jaroslav Nechvátal came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Mexico's Alberto Tafalla in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club A. Chipa y Tereré's goalie prevented a goal. Club A. Chipa y Tereré made a substitution. Gabriel Gaizko replaced Ciriaco Macias. A collision led to Club A. Chipa y Tereré getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Mauro Loureiro hit a great ball. Alberto Tafalla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xie Chao Cheng read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Club A. Chipa y Tereré's zone, Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Xie Chao Cheng came out of the goal and Lautaro Mancebo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lautaro Mancebo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Carmelo Velasco kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 84th minute, Xiao Jing Kun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Reynaldo Inge charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Reynaldo Inge the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Club A. Chipa y Tereré's Reynaldo Inge got a free kick in the 94th minute. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jaroslav Nechvátal in the 96th minute of play. Mexico's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.