Challenge

Manly Oval
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Edwardo Marsland took the kick off in the first half of the match. Kirby Chant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Major Barna in the 3rd minute of play. 11 minutes into the game, Antal Valentin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Kirby Chant was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 17 minutes into the game, Barnes Winkless was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manly FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Hungary the free kick. In the 17th match minute, Manly FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Barnes Winkless to maneuver through the defense. Hungary's Antal Valentin got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Kirby Chant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antal Valentin in the 26th minute of play. If Antal Valentin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edwardo Marsland in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fodor Daniel saved Hungary from getting behind. Antal Valentin took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kirby Chant. Kirby Chant dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. Kirby Chant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Major Barna in the 41st minute of the match. Kirby Chant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Takacs Tibor, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind Manly FC's goalkeeper Kirby Chant, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Major Barna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Kirby Chant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Antal Valentin made a kick off. Antal Valentin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Manly FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Barnes Winkless in the 58th minute. Major Barna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Kirby Chant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 61 minutes into the game, Hungary's Major Barna nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kirby Chant made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-5. After 64 played minutes Major Barna rounded Manly FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-6. Major Barna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Kirby Chant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Major Barna might have been able to make a better finish in the 74th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Kirby Chant. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Major Barna ran back to his position shaking his head. Antal Valentin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Antal Valentin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Kirby Chant made a huge save. 79 minutes into the match, Hungary's Antal Valentin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Kirby Chant narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 82 minutes into the match, Major Barna had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Kirby Chant. Manly FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Major Barna was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-8. Kirby Chant made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Antal Valentin sent off a good shot on target. In the 87th minute, Antal Valentin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Kirby Chant was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-9. 95 minutes into the game, Hungary's Antal Valentin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kirby Chant made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-11. Hungary played a much better game than Manly FC and deserved their victory. The Manly FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.