Challenge

Valhalla Stadium
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 6th minute Lautaro Mancebo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Waldir Gaúcho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Joel Gaona's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Waldir Gaúcho read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Täpäl Asadov during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Valhalla Time getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Täpäl Asadov hit a great ball. 12 minutes into the game, Alberto Tafalla cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Waldir Gaúcho was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 14th match minute, Valhalla Time was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aca Larroque to maneuver through the defense. Waldir Gaúcho 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 16th minute. Valhalla Time's Waldir Gaúcho 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. Waldir Gaúcho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 18th minute of play. Amaury Hulsen's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 20thth minute, Dante Lacasa skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When the match clock showed 20 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Amaury Hulsen sped through Mexico's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mexico's Joel Gaona got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Valhalla Time's Täpäl Asadov got a free kick in the 30th minute. In the 32nd minute, Dalmacio Kiliz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Joel Gaona took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 33rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Waldir Gaúcho. Valhalla Time's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Joel Gaona's long shot made the audience stand up and applaude when it rumbled by Waldir Gaúcho on his right side and into the goal. 33 minutes into the game it was 1-2. Waldir Gaúcho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 35th minute of play. Lorenzo Henrico kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. 42 minutes into the game, Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Waldir Gaúcho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. After some careless play in the Valhalla Time defense, Alberto Tafalla kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Waldir Gaúcho. The Valhalla Time fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Waldir Gaúcho should have stopped the shot. The Valhalla Time players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Mexico were winning 1-4.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Joel Gaona stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Facundo Cadaval fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Waldir Gaúcho having to interfere. 53 minutes into the match, Valhalla Time's goalkeeper Waldir Gaúcho had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. After a rather tough play, Valhalla Time's Lorenzo Henrico got a free kick in the 54th minute. Waldir Gaúcho made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 58th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Valhalla Time's zone, Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Waldir Gaúcho 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. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Valhalla Time's Jimeno Santo got a free kick in the 66th minute. After some careless play in the Valhalla Time defense, Lautaro Mancebo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Waldir Gaúcho. The Valhalla Time fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Waldir Gaúcho should have stopped the shot. Joel Gaona recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Valhalla Time's Waldir Gaúcho proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save Valhalla Time from getting a goal against them. Waldir Gaúcho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 79th minute of the match. Jimeno Santo's late challenge caught a Mexico's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jimeno Santo helped the player get up and apologised. Jimeno Santo kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. With a little luck, Valhalla Time's Waldir Gaúcho got control of the ball when Lautaro Mancebo tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 95 minutes Valhalla Time's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Joel Gaona who took care of the corner kick. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amaury Hulsen in the 96th minute of play. Mexico played a much better game than Valhalla Time and deserved their victory. The Valhalla Time players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.