Challenge

Stadio E Scida
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The supporters of Kroton F.C. booed when Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Macos Graciani didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dante Lacasa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristiano Chitarroni in the 10th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Johannes Støle in the 17th minute of play forced Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute, Lautaro Mancebo 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: 1-1. Mexico's Dante Lacasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 24th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Lautaro Mancebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 31st minute of play forced Kroton F.C.'s goalkeeper Alvaro Cirelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kroton F.C.'s Alvaro Cirelli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 32nd minute of play. Joel Gaona struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Alvaro Cirelli didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Johannes Støle, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Joel Gaona to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice moves Alberto Tafalla could shoot a difficult shot in the 52nd minute, which Alvaro Cirelli however easily saved by the left post. Mexico's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Joel Gaona in the 53rd minute. Paolo Cannavaro tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Alvaro Cirelli. An unnecessary self made goal, 1-2 in the 54th minute. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristiano Chitarroni in the 59th minute of the match. In the 61st minute, Luca Zorita 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. Mexico's Lautaro Mancebo got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Lautaro Mancebo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Alvaro Cirelli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 69th minute, Saul Sanduru hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 70 minutes into the match, Kroton F.C.'s goalkeeper Alvaro Cirelli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lautaro Mancebo. 75 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Concetto Donato came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by Mexico's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cristiano Chitarroni was slow to take the kick. During this time Kroton F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Johannes Støle in the 77th minute of play. Kroton F.C. made a substitution. Arturo Scurti replaced Dedé Messias. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Lautaro Mancebo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Lautaro Mancebo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alvaro Cirelli breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 90 minutes into the match, Kroton F.C.'s goalkeeper Alvaro Cirelli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberto Tafalla. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Joel Gaona managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Joel Gaona was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alvaro Cirelli breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alvaro Cirelli made an important save on a dangerous shot by Facundo Cadaval in the 93rd minute. Alvaro Cirelli made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. The Kroton F.C. fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Mexico were clearly better and deserved to take the win.