Challenge

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Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kyle Cox got the match started through his kick off. Dráusio Ortiz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kyle Cox in the 4th minute of the match. In the 6thth minute of the game Marcus Batista who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but England's Khalid Kennedy was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Dráusio Ortiz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kyle Cox, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cremonese FC's goalkeeper Dráusio Ortiz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 13 minutes into the match, Kyle Cox had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dráusio Ortiz. Cremonese FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Kyle Cox was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kyle Cox in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dráusio Ortiz saved Cremonese FC from getting behind. 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 18th minute. The corner ended in Micah Macdonald almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Cremonese FC's Dráusio Ortiz did a great save. Xavier Gallagher hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. After 21 played minutes, Cremonese FC's Alfredão Cosme shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Khalid Kennedy came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Cremonese FC reached it. Alfredão Cosme kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. A collision led to Cremonese FC getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Alfredão Cosme hit a great ball. Kyle Cox recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 26th minute, Kyle Cox made a precise shot to the right of Dráusio Ortiz. Cremonese FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Kyle Cox sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 39 minutes into the game, Felipe Branco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cremonese FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave England the free kick. After 40 played minutes Cremonese FC got a freekick which was hit by Felipe Branco. In the 40th minute, Micah Macdonald sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Cremonese FC's Dráusio Ortiz didn't even have to move. A collision led to Cremonese FC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Alfredão Cosme hit a great ball. After 44 played minutes Cremonese FC got a freekick which was hit by Felipe Lara. In the 47th minute, Kyle Cox ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dráusio Ortiz was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. After the first half England were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Marcus Batista to make the kick off. A collision led to Cremonese FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Alfredão Cosme hit a great ball. 54 minutes into the game, Kyle Cox recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dráusio Ortiz. Kyle Cox showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. 58 minutes into the match, England's Kyle Cox sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dráusio Ortiz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 60th match minute, Cremonese FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfredão Cosme to maneuver through the defense. The England fans' excitement grew in the 64th match minute when England's Kyle Cox 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 0-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 79 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Kyle Cox. When England's Kyle Cox in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cremonese FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 85thth minute of the game Kyle Cox who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cremonese FC's Dráusio Ortiz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Kyle Cox struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Dráusio Ortiz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for England. Kyle Cox sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dráusio Ortiz made a fantastic save in the 96th minute, when Seth Young sent off a good shot on target. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. England had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.