Challenge

Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Mexico's Joel Gaona started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 2nd minute of the match. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Lopes, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Facundo Cadaval in the 11th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 25 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 28 minutes into the game, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Roberto Lopes 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, 1-0. In the 30th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chico Donato saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some careless play in the Mexico defense, Song Xiong Hong kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. The Mexico fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dante Lacasa should have stopped the shot. In the 45th minute of the match, Roberto Lopes tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dante Lacasa saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Roberto Lopes to make the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Chico Donato in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Olivier Gilg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dante Lacasa having to interfere. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olivier Gilg in the 56th minute of the match. 56 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 58 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberto Tafalla. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 61st minute of the match. Chico Donato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 64th minute. 69 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Macos Graciani hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Chico Donato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 77th minute. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 79th minute of the match. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Lopes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Wilton do Valle during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 86 played minutes DIPLOMATA FC PAB got a freekick which was hit by Wilton do Valle. Wilton do Valle hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. After 89 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Joel Gaona. Christian Carrier kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. The supporters of Mexico booed when DIPLOMATA FC PAB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niculae Martinescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lautaro Mancebo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chico Donato having to interfere. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. DIPLOMATA FC PAB were victorious despite being under pressure from Mexico for much of the match.