Challenge

P. Alexandru Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Twan van Nistelrooij got the match started through his kick off. Felix Leahu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 3rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Traian Brăiloiu in the 4th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Felix Leahu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Traian Brăiloiu in the 8th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Traian Brăiloiu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. In the 13th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Felix Leahu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. F.C. YKE's Felix Leahu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 17th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, F.C. YKE's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Felix Leahu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 22 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Leonardo Leoz. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lautaro Mancebo in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Felix Leahu saved F.C. YKE from getting behind. Felix Leahu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 35th minute of the match. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 39th minute after F.C. YKE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Traian Brăiloiu in the 43rd minute. Joel Gaona received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Felix Leahu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

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. Felix Luque hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Twan van Nistelrooij in the 54th minute of the match. Facundo Cadaval's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Felix Leahu firmly grabbed it by the left post. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 56th minute after F.C. YKE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Mexico's Luca Zorita was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 56th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Felix Leahu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 60th minute of play forced F.C. YKE's goalkeeper Felix Leahu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Samet Ağar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Macos Graciani made in the 65th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Luca Zorita however managed to control. Felix Leahu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joel Gaona took the ball and in the 70 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Felix Leahu. Felix Leahu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th 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. Felix Leahu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Macos Graciani made in the 76th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by F.C. YKE's Duman Enginsoy. An unexpected shot in the 80th minute by Lautaro Mancebo got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After a defensive mix-up in F.C. YKE's zone, Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Felix Leahu 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. After 89 played minutes F.C. YKE got a freekick which was hit by Rodri Gol. 96 minutes into the match, Silviu Dumitrana 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 Silviu Dumitrana was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Mexico's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.