Challenge

HENRICÃO ARENA
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Mexico's Joel Gaona started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Marcelo Rossi 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 were awarded a corner in the 5th minute after HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. It was a well-played corner which Luca Zorita managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's Marcelo Rossi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 12th minute of play. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bo Bo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20th minute, Joel Gaona 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. A hard shot 23 in the game by Gui Joinvilense from a close distance when the talented Dante Lacasa managed to make a qualified save. Mexico's players were relieved. HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's Marcelo Rossi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 24th minute of play. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gui Joinvilense, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's Marcelo Rossi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 30th minute of play. 33 minutes into the game, Mexico's Alberto Tafalla nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcelo Rossi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gui Joinvilense in the 43rd minute of the match. Marcelo Rossi 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 48th minute. After the first half Mexico were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gui Joinvilense to strike the kick off in the second half. When Joel Gaona got free in front of the goal in the 55th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Marcelo Rossi was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Gui Joinvilense blasted a shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dante Lacasa having to make a save. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gui Joinvilense in the 60th minute of the match. In the 61st minute of the match HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE got a corner. Mexico's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jacinto Cearense ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's Jorge Vidal to fire away a dangerous shot which Dante Lacasa despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 68thth minute of the game Joel Gaona who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's Marcelo Rossi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 68 minutes, Joel Gaona made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's Marcelo Rossi tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 74 minutes into the match, Lautaro Mancebo notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's Marcelo Rossi. Marcelo Rossi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 77 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Gui Joinvilense came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Marcelo Rossi made a huge save. When the match had gone on for 81 minutes, Alberto Tafalla took a quick shot and it went in 0-4 without a chance for Marcelo Rossi to make any attempt to save it. After a defensive mix-up in HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's zone, Joel Gaona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcelo Rossi 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. In the 92nd minute HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE were awarded a corner. Jacinto Cearense went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE's Jacinto Cearense to fire away a dangerous shot which Dante Lacasa despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE were furious when Manuel Toledo was red carded, 96 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. When the final whistle sounded Mexico left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than HENRICÃO FUTEBOL CLUBE.