Challenge

Antonio María Claret
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Joel Gaona started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 3rd minute of play forced Claretiano FC's goalkeeper Birila Graña to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Facundo Cadaval in the 5th minute of play forced Claretiano FC's goalkeeper Birila Graña to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 5th minute Facundo Cadaval shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Birila Graña saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 9th minute of play forced Claretiano FC's goalkeeper Birila Graña to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Birila Graña took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Mancebo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maurinho Mendonça in the 14th minute of the match. In the 16th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Birila Graña saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Mexico booed when Claretiano FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Qu Lei Chang didn't get a good kick on the ball. The corner ended in Ruben Malta almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Mexico's Dante Lacasa did a great save. Dante Lacasa was out of position in the 29 minute of play, and Maurinho Mendonça capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Maurinho Mendonça really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Birila Graña took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Birila Graña made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 35th minute of play. Birila Graña showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 38th minute of the match. In the 42nd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Facundo Cadaval to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Claretiano FC getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Ruben Malta hit a great ball. In the 45thth minute of the game Lautaro Mancebo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Claretiano FC's Birila Graña was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 46th match minute, Claretiano FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Favila Ribadas to maneuver through the defense. 47 minutes into the match, Joel Gaona notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Claretiano FC's Birila Graña. Birila Graña was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Maurinho Mendonça made a kick off. Birila Graña showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Gaona, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Birila Graña 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 59th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Claretiano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Birila Graña reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Favila Ribadas hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Lautaro Mancebo hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Claretiano FC's Maurinho Mendonça got a free kick in the 68th minute. Claretiano FC's Benigno Viñal was substituted for Norino Tostado. Maurinho Mendonça kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Birila Graña made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 71st minute of play. Lautaro Mancebo came free with the goalkeeper in the 87th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Birila Graña could save by the left post. After a rather tough play, Claretiano FC's Harkaitz Xavalera got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Claretiano FC made a substitution. Gelacio Salceda replaced Qu Lei Chang. Harkaitz Xavalera hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Mexico were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.