Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Salvador Aresti managed to get in a good position for a shot. Duffensores Springfield's supporters rose to their feet, but Salvador Aresti was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dante Lacasa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cleto Walme made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Luca Zorita sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Cleto Walme in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Duffensores Springfield's Cleto Walme played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 11th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Matias Txeru came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 23 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Matias Txeru came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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. After a rather tough play, Duffensores Springfield's Salvador Aresti got a free kick in the 30th minute. Lautaro Mancebo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Cleto Walme firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Duffensores Springfield's zone, Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cleto Walme 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. A collision led to Duffensores Springfield getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Salvador Aresti hit a great ball. 47 minutes into the game, Mexico's Alberto Tafalla nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cleto Walme made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Joel Gaona made the kick off in the second half. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Cleto Walme tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 56 minutes into the match, Duffensores Springfield's Matias Txeru sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dante Lacasa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 57 minutes into the match, Alberto Tafalla notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Duffensores Springfield's Cleto Walme. Cleto Walme was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st 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. Cleto Walme breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cleto Walme made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Facundo Cadaval in the 62nd minute of play. Cleto Walme showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 67th minute of the match. 70 minutes into the match, Duffensores Springfield's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Cleto Walme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Gaona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cleto Walme having to interfere. Alberto Tafalla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th minute, Joel Gaona made a precise shot to the right of Cleto Walme. Duffensores Springfield's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. 82 minutes into the match, Duffensores Springfield's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Cleto Walme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After taking down the ball on Mexico's corner Joel Gaona fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Cleto Walme quite easily take care of the ball. In the 89th minute, Alberto Tafalla got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 91 minutes into the match, Duffensores Springfield's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Cleto Walme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cleto Walme made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 92nd minute of play. Mexico were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Duffensores Springfield for a fine match.