Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Carlos Bueno took the kick off in the first half of the match. Dante Lacasa came out of the goal in the 4th minute to try and stop a shot by ASI NOMAS FC's Carlos Bueno. But to his dismay, Carlos Bueno quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Leonardo Leoz kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Carlos Bueno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. ASI NOMAS FC's attentive Heino Gaunbo managed to snatch the ball when Leonardo Leoz made a throw-in in the 14th minute of the game. 16 minutes into the game, Alberto Tafalla recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ciccio Rava. Alberto Tafalla showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Ciccio Rava 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 18th minute. Ciccio Rava made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 21st minute. In the 22nd match minute, ASI NOMAS FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mattin Oterino to maneuver through the defense. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Ciccio Rava made a huge save. ASI NOMAS FC's Ciccio Rava played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 33rd minute of play. A hard shot by Joel Gaona from long distance, 38 minutes into the match, got Ciccio Rava's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. In the 43rd minute, Heino Gaunbo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of ASI NOMAS FC booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonardo Leoz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos Bueno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joel Gaona made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 55th minute of play forced ASI NOMAS FC's goalkeeper Ciccio Rava to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lautaro Mancebo made in the 56th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Alberto Tafalla immediately put the ball in play. 58 minutes into the match, ASI NOMAS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Ciccio Rava reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. ASI NOMAS FC's Dalmai Caraballo was substituted for Adam Dziurowicz. After 66 played minutes ASI NOMAS FC got a freekick which was hit by Valente Queto. ASI NOMAS FC's Ciccio Rava played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 70th minute of play. 76 minutes into the match, ASI NOMAS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Facundo Cadaval came free, but Ciccio Rava reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ciccio Rava made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Facundo Cadaval in the 77th minute of play. Alberto Tafalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ciccio Rava having to interfere. 85 minutes into the match, ASI NOMAS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Ciccio Rava reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lautaro Mancebo in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ciccio Rava saved ASI NOMAS FC from getting behind. ASI NOMAS FC's Ciccio Rava played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Facundo Cadaval in the 87th minute of play. Ciccio Rava 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 90th minute. Ciccio Rava made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luca Zorita in the 92nd minute of play. Isadoro Sabino blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dante Lacasa having to make a save. Luca Zorita hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Mexico were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.