Challenge

Alejandro Sabella
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Bo Ros started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Hugo Bela struck a weak shot in the 2nd minute. Marco Day didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for 【E ➣15 de Julio 2009. In the 6th minute, Arturo Salvidor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Claudio Caniggia took the ball and in the 8 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 1-0. Marta Pressley made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 11th minute of play. 13 minutes into the game, USA's Cassius Byrne nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marta Pressley made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Marta Pressley stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cassius Byrne's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudio Caniggia in the 20th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudio Caniggia, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Bo Ros tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Hugo Bela tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marta Pressley showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 30th minute of the match. Hugo Bela in the 32ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marco Day, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Marta Pressley took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Mcdonald, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the match, 【E ➣15 de Julio 2009's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Marta Pressley reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudio Caniggia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudio Caniggia in the 41st minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Diego Millrick kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. If Monty Rogers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cassius Byrne was the one to do the kick off. With a little luck, 【E ➣15 de Julio 2009's Marta Pressley got control of the ball when Cassius Byrne tried to sneak it across the goal line. 51 minutes had been played when some careless play by 【E ➣15 de Julio 2009's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cassius Byrne was slow to take the kick. During this time USA's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Jacob May managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. 【E ➣15 de Julio 2009's Marta Pressley played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 54th minute of play. 【E ➣15 de Julio 2009 made a substitution. Dave Efrayim replaced Bo Ros. Koby Fletcher hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dave Efrayim in the 61st minute of play. 65 minutes into the match, 【E ➣15 de Julio 2009's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Marta Pressley reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 66th minute Hugo Bela shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Day saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Monty Rogers could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Marta Pressley made a huge save. Marta Pressley made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 79th minute. 【E ➣15 de Julio 2009's Juan Leto was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Marco Day in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelino Romo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.