Challenge

Hector Hugo Stadion
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cassius Byrne made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 3rd minute of play forced Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goalkeeper Aurel Crivoi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 4th minute, Marius Neset hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 10th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurel Crivoi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aurel Crivoi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 10th minute of the match. Aurel Crivoi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 12th minute of the match. Aurel Crivoi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 15th minute of the match. Aurel Crivoi didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cassius Byrne went, in the 16th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Cassius Byrne scored 0-2 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Aurel Crivoi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Aurel Crivoi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 23rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 29th minute of play forced Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goalkeeper Aurel Crivoi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aurel Crivoi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Diego Bradley kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK made a substitution. Bernt Offendahl replaced Alfred Mossberg. After a rather tough play, USA's Diego Bradley got a free kick in the 42nd minute. When Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Bernt Offendahl in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. Bernt Offendahl blasted a shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marco Day having to make a save. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernt Offendahl in the 46th minute of play.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hector Hugo was the one to do the kick off. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Aurel Crivoi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassius Byrne in the 54th minute of play. After having played for 57 minutes, Bernt Offendahl managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernt Offendahl was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 61st minute of play forced Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goalkeeper Aurel Crivoi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the last second Aurel Crivoi throw himself and got hold of the ball when Monty Rogers in the 61stth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. A collision led to Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Hector Hugo hit a great ball. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Alfons Magnusson was substituted for Bernt Offendahl. Paul Hermansson took the ball and in the 72 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marco Day. Marco Day dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Edward Mcdonald struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Aurel Crivoi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for USA. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. Sam Campbell's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 80thth minute, Aurel Crivoi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Sam Campbell had several of the Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 80 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-3 score and a disappointed Aurel Crivoi as he didn't even see the shot coming. 91 minutes into the game, Sam Campbell recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aurel Crivoi. Sam Campbell showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-4. 94 minutes into the match, Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Baker came free, but Aurel Crivoi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aurel Crivoi came out of the goal in the 95th minute to try and stop a shot by USA's Sam Campbell. But to his dismay, Sam Campbell quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-5. When the match was over USA could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK throughout the match.