Challenge

Λrena 51
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jefferson de Amaral kicked off to start the match. Theo Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 3rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 5th minute of play forced Λstral Villains FC's goalkeeper Theo Machado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Theo Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Gaona in the 5th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pedro Cavalcante got free with Dante Lacasa in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Λstral Villains FC's Theo Machado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 10th minute of play. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emil Berntzen in the 18th minute. Theo Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luca Zorita in the 20th minute of play. In the 22nd minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Theo Machado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 25th minute of play forced Λstral Villains FC's goalkeeper Theo Machado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Theo Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 30th minute of play. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emil Berntzen in the 32nd minute. In the 34th minute Jefferson de Amaral shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Λstral Villains FC getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Emil Berntzen hit a great ball. The supporters of Mexico booed when Λstral Villains FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Majstorović didn't get a good kick on the ball. Theo Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Joel Gaona to make the kick off. Theo Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 54th minute of the match. Theo Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 61stth minute of the game Emil Berntzen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mexico's Dante Lacasa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 63rd match minute, Λstral Villains FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anderson Zonta to maneuver through the defense. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Theo Machado made a huge save. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jefferson de Amaral in the 66th minute of play. Theo Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 70th minute of play. 74 minutes into the match, Λstral Villains FC's goalkeeper Theo Machado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. Lars Holand sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 76th minute Lars Holand shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Felix Luque charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Felix Luque the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 81st minute Λstral Villains FC were awarded a corner. Emil Berntzen went to the cornerflag to take it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Gaona in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Theo Machado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 91 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Holand came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 95 minutes into the game, Λstral Villains FC's Lars Holand 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, 1-1. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.