Challenge

England Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th match minute, BEITAR JERUSALEM FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stig Petersson to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kyle Cox in the 5th minute of play forced BEITAR JERUSALEM FC's goalkeeper Santo Marcos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kyle Cox succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 5th playminute. After 10 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Leighton Davies. Santo Marcos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Cox, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Micah Macdonald's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Santo Marcos firmly grabbed it by the left post. Santo Marcos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Cox, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of England booed when BEITAR JERUSALEM FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stig Petersson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paulinho de Medeiros took the ball and in the 18 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Khalid Kennedy. Khalid Kennedy dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 21 minutes into the match, England's goal looked a bit too open when Stig Petersson came free, but Khalid Kennedy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stig Petersson in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Khalid Kennedy saved England from getting behind. Lawerence Marion kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Micah Macdonald received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Santo Marcos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Kyle Cox came up free with the goalie in the 40th minute, the England 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 Kyle Cox couldn't finish the play. Kyle Cox fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Santo Marcos having to interfere. If Paulinho de Medeiros had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lawerence Marion made a kick off. Caelan Hayes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. BEITAR JERUSALEM FC's Santo Marcos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Issac Dawson in the 54th minute of play. Santo Marcos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Micah Macdonald in the 59th minute of the match. The corner ended in Caelan Hayes almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but BEITAR JERUSALEM FC's Santo Marcos did a great save. Kyle Cox received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Santo Marcos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Santo Marcos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kyle Cox in the 69th minute of play. Santo Marcos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Issac Dawson, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. When Kyle Cox came up free with the goalie in the 72nd minute, the England 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 Kyle Cox couldn't finish the play. Stig Petersson 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. When Germano Botelho fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored BEITAR JERUSALEM FC's protests and gave Germano Botelho a yellow card for diving instead. If Kyle Cox had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 84 minutes into the game, England's Kyle Cox nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Santo Marcos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Santo Marcos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Issac Dawson in the 87th minute of the match. England's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Micah Macdonald in the 90th minute. A nice corner shot did that Micah Macdonald got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Santo Marcos quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. BEITAR JERUSALEM FC's Santo Marcos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kyle Cox in the 93rd minute of play.