Challenge

The Land Hall
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) DaLian MyLord FC's 尤骋鹏 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 5th minute, DaLian MyLord FC's 邓常枫 seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed 邓常枫 the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of DaLian MyLord FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and 邓常枫 had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. DaLian MyLord FC:s 石默斌 showed great skill when he stopped Kyle Davies:s penalty. 7 minutes into the game, Kyle Davies cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. 石默斌 was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, 孙明建 managed to get in a good position for a shot. DaLian MyLord FC's supporters rose to their feet, but 孙明建 was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bruno Barrett breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 13th minute of the match DaLian MyLord FC got a corner. Curacao's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. 罗树翔 ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in 罗树翔 almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Curacao's Bruno Barrett did a great save. Kyle Davies hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. If Stanley Wallace had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 18 minutes into the game, 孙明建 recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Bruno Barrett. 孙明建 showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After 22 minutes of play, Curacao's Kyle Davies made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. 石默斌 was left in no man's land by his defense there! Curacao's defense didn't have a chance, in the 26th minute, when 尤远荣 scored to the left of an out of position Bruno Barrett, making the score, 2-2. 石默斌 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stanley Wallace, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 30 minutes into the match, DaLian MyLord FC's goal looked a bit too open when Kyle Davies came free, but 石默斌 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bruno Barrett stood somewhat misplaced when 尤骋鹏 came free in front of goal and shot 3-2 to the left of him in the 32 minute. 尤骋鹏 could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Bruno Barrett made a huge save. After 45 played minutes Curacao got a freekick which was hit by Kyle Davies. A collision led to Curacao getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Rocco Owen hit a great ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Curacao's Bruno Barrett played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 尤骋鹏 in the 53rd minute of play. 58 minutes into the match, 尤骋鹏 had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bruno Barrett. Curacao's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that 尤骋鹏 was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-2. In the 76th match minute, Curacao was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marshall Graham to maneuver through the defense. If 尤远荣 had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of DaLian MyLord FC booed when Curacao was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rocco Owen didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 83rd minute of the match 尤远荣 shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bruno Barrett showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 尤远荣 recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some careless play in the Curacao defense, 尤骋鹏 kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Bruno Barrett. The Curacao fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Bruno Barrett should have stopped the shot. There was no doubt that DaLian MyLord FC were the better team. DaLian MyLord FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.