Challenge

Scaniae
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) England's Kyle Cox started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Terra Scaniae's goalkeeper Khodadad Khan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When England's Kyle Cox in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Terra Scaniae's goalie prevented a goal. Micah Macdonald took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 10th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Khodadad Khan. Terra Scaniae's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Khodadad Khan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kyle Cox in the 11th minute of play. Khodadad Khan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kyle Cox in the 11th minute of the match. The England fans' excitement grew in the 19th match minute when England's Issac Dawson looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 22nd minute Kyle Cox shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Khodadad Khan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xavier Gallagher in the 23rd minute of play forced Terra Scaniae's goalkeeper Khodadad Khan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Khalid Kennedy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kent Gunnarsson in the 27th minute of play. With an all-out effort, Terra Scaniae's Khalid Kennedy threw himself towards the right post 35 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Kent Gunnarsson, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 36th match minute, England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Caelan Hayes to maneuver through the defense. Issac Dawson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Khodadad Khan having to interfere. In the 40th minute, Anders Lingren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 41 minutes, Einar Felin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Terra Scaniae and the England players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 41st minute of the game. One of Terra Scaniae:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of England:s goal. Disappointed in the 0-3 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 Kent Gunnarsson made a kick off. Seth Young kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. After 56 minutes England's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Anders Lingren who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Anders Lingren got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Khalid Kennedy quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 58th minute, Edvin Gregersson 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. In the 63rd minute Kent Gunnarsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Khalid Kennedy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 65 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Leighton Davies. When Joacim Wennerqvist fell near the penalty area in the 68th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Terra Scaniae's protests and gave Joacim Wennerqvist a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of England booed when Terra Scaniae was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joacim Wennerqvist didn't get a good kick on the ball. Micah Macdonalds short, quick shot in the 73rdth minute got Khodadad Khan to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Khodadad Khan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kyle Cox in the 74th minute of the match. In the 76th minute England were awarded a corner. Micah Macdonald went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led England's Micah Macdonald to fire away a dangerous shot which Khodadad Khan despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, Terra Scaniae's Kent Gunnarsson got a free kick in the 77th minute. Kyle Cox sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to England getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Leighton Davies hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frans Hedling in the 92nd minute of play forced England's goalkeeper Khalid Kennedy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 94th minute, England's Xavier Gallagher seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Xavier Gallagher the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of England protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Xavier Gallagher had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 93rd minute of the game. One of England:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Terra Scaniae:s goal. The England players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.