Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Marek Haszczak took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute of the game Macos Graciani made a throw-in which Joel Gaona played forward. In the 9th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Amadeo Vistruario saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauricio Cuero, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. 13 minutes into the match, Cepicó FC's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Amadeo Vistruario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marek Haszczak kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. In the 14th match minute, Cepicó FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andrzej Olchawa to maneuver through the defense. Joel Gaona, 15 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Amadeo Vistruario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 17th minute of play. 21 minutes into the game, Macos Graciani threw the ball into play from the sideline. Cepicó FC's Nemesio Refugio quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Macos Graciani kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marek Haszczak in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dante Lacasa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Cepicó FC's Marek Haszczak in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. 29 minutes into the match, Marek Haszczak 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 Marek Haszczak was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Dante Lacasa came out of the goal in the 34th minute to try and stop a shot by Cepicó FC's Marek Haszczak. But to his dismay, Marek Haszczak quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. After a rather tough play, Cepicó FC's Nemesio Refugio got a free kick in the 45th minute. Amadeo Vistruario made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 46th minute. The Mexico players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Cepicó FC were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joel Gaona made a kick off. In the 54th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. Cepicó FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Joel Gaona ran over to the corner to take the kick. Cepicó FC's Amadeo Vistruario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 57th minute of play. Amadeo Vistruario 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 61st minute. When Mexico's Joel Gaona in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cepicó FC's goalie prevented a goal. Amadeo Vistruario showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 72nd minute of the match. Cepicó FC's Americo Raitin was substituted for Mauricio Cuero. Amadeo Vistruario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 82nd minute of play. A collision led to Cepicó FC getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Benjamin Kielberg hit a great ball. Joel Gaona struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Amadeo Vistruario didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Lorenzo Cazalla got a free kick in the 90th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Mexico's zone, Moisés Dayan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dante Lacasa came out of the goal and Moisés Dayan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 92nd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Macos Graciani to maneuver through the defense. The Cepicó FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.