Challenge

Estadio Azteca
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. Tobias Osoro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 5th minute of play. Gregorio Tirso blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dante Lacasa having to make a save. In the 9th match minute, Boquenses was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodrigo Ferdinand to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Boquenses's Tobias Osoro got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Boquenses's Rodrigo Ferdinand in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 19th minute of play forced Boquenses's goalkeeper Tobias Osoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 20 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Nicolas Sancho came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Gaona recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tobias Osoro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Mexico defense, Rodrigo Ferdinand kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dante Lacasa. The Mexico fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dante Lacasa should have stopped the shot. 39 minutes into the match, Nicolas Sancho notched a goal, 0-2, 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nicolas Sancho made a kick off. Lautaro Mancebo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tobias Osoro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 62nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodrigo Ferdinand in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dante Lacasa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 71 minutes, Celso Gaur mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Boquenses and the Mexico players grew even worse after the yellow card. Boquenses's Sylvain Gyselincx was substituted for Celso Gaur. In the 73rd minute, Celso Gaur hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lautaro Mancebo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Facundo Cadaval scored 1-2 in the 78th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tobias Osoro, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After some careless play in the Boquenses defense, Alberto Tafalla kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tobias Osoro. The Boquenses fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tobias Osoro should have stopped the shot. Tobias Osoro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Mexico were furious when Lorenzo Cazalla was red carded, 93 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 93 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Mexico! The Boquenses players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Mexico from taking control. The game ends in a draw.