Challenge

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Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hermengildo Ishmael made the kick off which started today's match. The throw-in from Vassilis Giannakopoulos in the 9th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Mexico's Luca Zorita. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hermengildo Ishmael in the 11th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eustratios Parmezanas in the 13th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Eustratios Parmezanas came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hermengildo Ishmaels short, quick shot in the 18thth minute got Dante Lacasa to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Ilias Lazarou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 21st minute of the match. Alberto Tafalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ilias Lazarou having to interfere. Dimitris Loukanidis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. A collision led to Punisher getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Vassilis Giannakopoulos hit a great ball. 30 minutes into the match, Punisher's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Ilias Lazarou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kleon Sfakianakis hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. In the 36th match minute, Punisher was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vassilis Giannakopoulos to maneuver through the defense. Punisher's Ilias Lazarou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 39th minute of play. A collision led to Punisher getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Nikos Bernidakis hit a great ball. Dante Lacasa was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Eustratios Parmezanas showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 43 minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

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. Facundo Cadaval received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Ilias Lazarou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Mexico booed when Punisher was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nikos Bernidakis didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Lautaro Mancebo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Lautaro Mancebo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ilias Lazarou breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Theodosis Petrochilos kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Kleon Sfakianakis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Dante Lacasa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 72 minutes into the game, Mexico's Alberto Tafalla nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ilias Lazarou made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Luca Rouco made a great header on Mexico's corner, it was just that Punisher's Ilias Lazarou managed to reach the ball for a save. 81 minutes into the match, Punisher's goalkeeper Ilias Lazarou had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alberto Tafalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ilias Lazarou having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Punisher's zone, Alberto Tafalla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ilias Lazarou came out of the goal and Alberto Tafalla tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Punisher booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lorenzo Cazalla didn't get a good kick on the ball. Despite being the better team, Mexico failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.