Challenge

Pueblo Park
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Frank Sachs took the kick off in the first half of the match. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerry Franco, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Greg Shipley in the 6th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Boyd Winkler showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Sachs in the 9th minute of the match. After 12 minutes of play, Pueblo FC's Gerry Franco made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tommy Kahn was left in no man's land by his defense there! 19 minutes into the game, Vern Wright recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tommy Kahn. Vern Wright showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. In the 24th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Dreifuss to maneuver through the defense. Jackson Valle took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 25th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Tommy Kahn. Germany's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 27 minutes, Albin Holweck mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Germany and the Pueblo FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The audience thought a goal was coming when Greg Shipley got free with Tommy Kahn in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Boyd Winkler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Sachs, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Shelton Clifton hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. 33 minutes into the game, Pueblo FC's Vern Wright nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tommy Kahn made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. In the 39th minute, Frank Sachs 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. If Mohammed Flanagan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Shelton Clifton hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. When Gerry Franco came up free with the goalie in the 44th minute, the Pueblo FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gerry Franco couldn't finish the play. Vern Wright received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Tommy Kahn came out and tried to block the shot, but Vern Wright slotted it home off the left post making it 4-0 in the 45th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gerry Franco in the 53rd minute of the match. The supporters of Pueblo FC booed when Germany was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sven Krakouer didn't get a good kick on the ball. 57 minutes in the game Ari Willingham did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Vern Wright. Frank Sachs could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Boyd Winkler made a huge save. In a very dangerous position, a player in Pueblo FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 60th minute. Penalty! 61 minutes into the match, Frank Sachs notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Pueblo FC's Boyd Winkler. Boyd Winkler was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 63 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Vern Wright came free, but Tommy Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 72 minutes into the game, Shelton Clifton was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pueblo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Germany the free kick. After 72 played minutes Pueblo FC got a freekick which was hit by Shelton Clifton. If Vern Wright had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 78 minutes, Vern Wright made it 5-1 with a short kick to the right side. Germany's Tommy Kahn tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 81 played minutes Pueblo FC got a freekick which was hit by Tyrell Houser. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vern Wright in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tommy Kahn saved Germany from getting behind. Frank Sachs struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Boyd Winkler didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Germany. In the 91st minute, Tyrell Houser hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by Frank Sachs in the 91st minute really tested Boyd Winkler's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. A collision led to Pueblo FC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Aldo Singleton hit a great ball. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Pueblo FC fully deserved thier win.