Challenge

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joel Gaona got the match started through his kick off. The attack was good, but when Alberto Tafalla in the 5th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Lautaro Mancebos short, quick shot in the 10thth minute got 武 石义 to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 10th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 12 minutes into the game, Alberto Tafalla recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of 武 石义. Alberto Tafalla showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. The supporters of Mexico booed when ≮王者归来≯国家联队 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. 马凌云 didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Zorita in the 17th minute of play forced ≮王者归来≯国家联队's goalkeeper 武 石义 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in ≮王者归来≯国家联队's zone, Joel Gaona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. 武 石义 came out of the goal and Joel Gaona tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lautaro Mancebo scored 3-0 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of 武 石义, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 26 minutes into the match, ≮王者归来≯国家联队's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but 武 石义 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 26th minute of play forced ≮王者归来≯国家联队's goalkeeper 武 石义 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with 武 石义 in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with 武 石义 in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 武 石义 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 31 played minutes ≮王者归来≯国家联队 got a freekick which was hit by 王剑荣. 33 minutes into the match, ≮王者归来≯国家联队's goalkeeper 武 石义 had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. 武 石义 made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Facundo Cadaval sent off a good shot on target. In the 37th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. ≮王者归来≯国家联队'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. A well-hit corner resulted in Luca Zorita heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Joel Gaona blasted a shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without 武 石义 having to make a save. Facundo Cadaval could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but 武 石义 made a huge save. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. 朱骋锋 was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, 王剑荣 notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Mexico's Dante Lacasa. Dante Lacasa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to ≮王者归来≯国家联队 getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. 马凌云 hit a great ball. In the 56th minute of the match Joel Gaona shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but 武 石义 showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 58 played minutes ≮王者归来≯国家联队 got a freekick which was hit by 王剑荣. Lorenzo Cazalla kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. 63 minutes into the match, ≮王者归来≯国家联队's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but 武 石义 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 武 石义 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 朱骋锋 in the 74th minute of play. The supporters of Mexico booed when ≮王者归来≯国家联队 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. 龚志坚 didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 78th match minute, ≮王者归来≯国家联队 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 龚志坚 to maneuver through the defense. In the 79th minute of the match Joel Gaona shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but 武 石义 showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 齐杰康 kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. 81 minutes into the match, ≮王者归来≯国家联队's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but 武 石义 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 82 minutes into the match, ≮王者归来≯国家联队's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but 武 石义 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Gaona in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck 武 石义 prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 86th minute of play forced ≮王者归来≯国家联队's goalkeeper 武 石义 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alberto Tafalla scored 4-1 in the 86th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of 武 石义, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 95 minutes into the match, ≮王者归来≯国家联队's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but 武 石义 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 95 played minutes ≮王者归来≯国家联队 got a freekick which was hit by 齐杰康. When the referee ended the match the Mexico players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.