Challenge

Сидзуока STADIUM
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Rogelio Policarpio made the kick off and thus started the match. Dário Pinho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 4 minutes into the match, Lautaro Mancebo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dário Pinho. SHIZUOKA FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lautaro Mancebo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 8 minutes into the game, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dário Pinho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. If Lautaro Mancebo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Zorita in the 16th minute of play forced SHIZUOKA FC's goalkeeper Dário Pinho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rogelio Policarpio hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Dário Pinho 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 23rd minute. Antonello Roccuzzo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, SHIZUOKA FC's Lucio Baldovino got a free kick in the 27th minute. The supporters of SHIZUOKA FC booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luca Rouco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dário Pinho 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 31st minute. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Rogelio Policarpio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. 38 minutes into the match, SHIZUOKA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Dário Pinho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. SHIZUOKA FC's Dário Pinho 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. Lautaro Mancebo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dário Pinho having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Luca Zorita got a free kick in the 44th minute. The supporters of SHIZUOKA FC booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Macos Graciani didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rogelio Policarpio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The SHIZUOKA FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Mexico were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joel Gaona made a kick off. After 52 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Leonardo Leoz. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 57th minute after SHIZUOKA FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Dário Pinho made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 59th minute. The supporters of Mexico booed when SHIZUOKA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Du Wei Hui didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alberto Tafalla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dário Pinho having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Gaona in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dário Pinho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. SHIZUOKA FC's Rogelio Policarpio got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Mexico booed when SHIZUOKA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rogelio Policarpio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leonardo Leoz made in the 83rd minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by SHIZUOKA FC's Du Wei Hui. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 85th minute of play forced SHIZUOKA FC's goalkeeper Dário Pinho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 88 minutes into the game, SHIZUOKA FC's Guaberto Lugo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dante Lacasa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. With a little luck, SHIZUOKA FC's Dário Pinho got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Mexico booed when SHIZUOKA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Everardo Hever didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lautaro Mancebo came free with the goalkeeper in the 96th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Dário Pinho could save by the left post. When the final whistle sounded Mexico left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than SHIZUOKA FC.