Challenge

Laranjeiras
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Joel Gaona made the kick off and thus started the match. Dante Lacasa made a fantastic save in the 2nd minute, when Richard Lopes sent off a good shot on target. Spanta Praga's Davi Paraense played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 4th minute of play. 5 minutes into the match, Spanta Praga's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Davi Paraense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 5 minutes into the match, Lautaro Mancebo notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Spanta Praga's Davi Paraense. Davi Paraense was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Davi Paraense came out of the goal in the 19th minute to try and stop a shot by Mexico's Alberto Tafalla. But to his dismay, Alberto Tafalla quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Richard Lopes in the 22nd minute. In the 22nd minute, Spanta Praga's Richard Lopes dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. Davi Paraense stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joel Gaona's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. Luca Rouco kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Eriberto Vergílio shot from long distance in the 35th minute, but Dante Lacasa was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. 40 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Bruninho Zanette came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 43rd match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Tafalla to maneuver through the defense. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruninho Zanette in the 44th minute of the match. Bruninho Zanette did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 2-3 to the left of a surprised Dante Lacasa 45 minutes into the match. After the first half Mexico were leading 2-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Alberto Tafalla managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Alberto Tafalla was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Davi Paraense breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Spanta Praga booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Macos Graciani didn't get a good kick on the ball. Spanta Praga's Davi Paraense proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Spanta Praga from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Spanta Praga getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Eriberto Vergílio hit a great ball. Lautaro Mancebo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 60thth minute tested the skills of Davi Paraense when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Joel Gaona's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Davi Paraense read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. In the 60th minute, Joel Gaona left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mexico fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-4. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruninho Zanette, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Facundo Cadaval recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Davi Paraense made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Alberto Tafalla sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luca Zorita in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Davi Paraense prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dante Lacasa came out of the goal in the 81st minute to try and stop a shot by Spanta Praga's Richard Lopes. But to his dismay, Richard Lopes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-4. Spanta Praga made a substitution. Hudson Melo replaced Eriberto Vergílio. In the 85th minute Bruninho Zanette shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Spanta Praga's Richard Lopes got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruninho Zanette, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mexico's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.