Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolae Barbu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 7 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Zygmunt Dunajski came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Facundo Cadaval, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marian Văduvescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 14th minute of play. 21 minutes into the match, FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberto Tafalla. The supporters of Mexico booed when FC Steaua Pildesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nae Griguță didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st minute of the match, Luca Zorita tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Marian Văduvescu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zygmunt Dunajski in the 33rd minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberto Tafalla. In the 41st minute, Lucian Stere ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dante Lacasa was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. 44 minutes into the match, Lucian Stere 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 Lucian Stere was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Filip Paulescu to strike the kick off in the second half. Marian Văduvescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Marian Văduvescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 55th minute of play. Felix Luque kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Joel Gaona managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Joel Gaona was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marian Văduvescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marian Văduvescu 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 62nd minute. Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 66 minutes into the game, Mexico's Joel Gaona nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marian Văduvescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 75 minutes into the match, Alberto Tafalla had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marian Văduvescu. FC Steaua Pildesti's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alberto Tafalla was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. In the 78th minute, Nistor Costandache hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 82nd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 82 minutes into the game, Mexico's Alberto Tafalla nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marian Văduvescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Lucian Stere tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marian Văduvescu 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 87th minute. Mexico's Joel Gaona got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 94 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lucian Stere. FC Steaua Pildesti's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.