Challenge

The Duck Pond
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Antal Valentin started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Katona Janos hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cliff Flower in the 3rd minute of play forced Hungary's goalkeeper Fodor Daniel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Antal Valentin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hungary's supporters rose to their feet, but Antal Valentin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sly Collier breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sly Collier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Major Barna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hungary's Fodor Daniel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tod McCartney in the 12th minute of play. Hungary's Fodor Daniel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Hungary from getting a goal against them. If Hegedus Henrik had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Antal Valentin struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Sly Collier didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hungary. In the 30th minute, David Sheringham hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sly Collier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antal Valentin, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 32nd minute, Francis Curtis left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Stickleback Utd Xl fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tod McCartney in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fodor Daniel saved Hungary from getting behind. An unexpected shot in the 43rd minute by Tod McCartney got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side.

51 minutes into the game, Stickleback Utd Xl's Tod McCartney nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fodor Daniel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Fodor Daniel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francis Curtis in the 55th minute of play. Stickleback Utd Xl's Sly Collier proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save Stickleback Utd Xl from getting a goal against them. Fodor Daniel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tod McCartney, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Stickleback Utd Xl's Huey Blackwater was substituted for Benji Browne. Durval Castro kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Antal Valentin's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 67thth minute, Sly Collier skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Hungary's Antal Valentin was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 67th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. With a little luck, Stickleback Utd Xl's Sly Collier got control of the ball when Antal Valentin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sly Collier was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Antal Valentin showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 73 minute of play. Sly Collier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Takacs Tibor in the 79th minute of play. When Stickleback Utd Xl's Francis Curtis in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hungary's goalie prevented a goal. Stickleback Utd Xl's Tyrone Wardill was substituted for David Sheringham. 89 minutes into the game, Balazs Lajos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Hungary's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Stickleback Utd Xl the free kick. In the 89th match minute, Hungary was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Balazs Lajos to maneuver through the defense. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Hungary players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.