Challenge

El Templo Tiki
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Atilla Bumin Hızlan made the kick off which started today's match. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Atilla Bumin Hızlan in the 2nd minute. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Defensores del Tiki Tiki's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 9 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sergey Nikiforenko. Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Atilla Bumin Hızlan 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. In the 14th 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. 16 minutes in the game, Atilla Bumin Hızlan dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Gaona in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gianluigi Buffon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Gaona in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gianluigi Buffon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 26 minutes into the match, Joel Gaona notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Gianluigi Buffon. Gianluigi Buffon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 29 minutes into the match, Defensores del Tiki Tiki's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Gianluigi Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Alberto Tafalla's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gianluigi Buffon was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Gaona in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gianluigi Buffon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 38 minutes into the match, Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sergey Nikiforenko. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Joel Gaona was the one to do the kick off. After 51 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Luca Zorita. Gianluigi Buffon made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Facundo Cadaval sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 55th minute of play forced Defensores del Tiki Tiki's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergey Nikiforenko, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. If Facundo Cadaval had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Orlando Lucian hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Gianluigi Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Gaona in the 65th minute of play. 67 minutes into the game, Alberto Tafalla recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Gianluigi Buffon. Alberto Tafalla showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 70th minute of play forced Defensores del Tiki Tiki's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Gianluigi Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 76th minute of play. Alberto Tafalla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Gianluigi Buffon made a huge save. With a little luck, Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Gianluigi Buffon got control of the ball when Alberto Tafalla tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gianluigi Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 91st minute of the match. In the 93rd minute, Atilla Bumin Hızlan 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. When the match was over Mexico could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Defensores del Tiki Tiki throughout the match.