Challenge

Kryptonita Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) In the 4th minute Zeledon Savion 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. 6 minutes into the match, USA's goalkeeper Marco Day had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isidro Oliviero. In the 10th minute Edward Mcdonald shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fulgencio Eyague saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 12 minutes, Cassius Byrne managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. USA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cassius Byrne was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Isidro Oliviero tried to sneak it across the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, AC LeX Luthor's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Fulgencio Eyague reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 22nd minute of the match, Zeledon Savion tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Marco Day saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 23rd minute AC LeX Luthor were awarded a corner. Mario Yepes went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led to AC LeX Luthor's Isidro Oliviero getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Fulgencio Eyague took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 29 minutes into the match, Cassius Byrne had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fulgencio Eyague. AC LeX Luthor's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cassius Byrne was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Fulgencio Eyague showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cassius Byrne, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Best Ibland hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Fulgencio Eyague showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monty Rogers, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. 39 minutes into the match, Cassius Byrne notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of AC LeX Luthor's Fulgencio Eyague. Fulgencio Eyague was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 41st match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabian Brown to maneuver through the defense. In the 45th minute AC LeX Luthor were awarded a corner. Mario Yepes went to the cornerflag to take it. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cassius Byrne to make the kick off. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidro Oliviero in the 53rd minute of play. 57 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Isidro Oliviero came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute Alvaro Errando 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alvaro Errando in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. AC LeX Luthor made a substitution. Karl-Axel Kielstedt replaced Zeledon Savion. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. In the 69th minute of the match AC LeX Luthor got a corner. USA's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Mario Yepes ran over to the corner to take the kick. AC LeX Luthor's Mario Yepes 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. If Pedro Lucas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fulgencio Eyague showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 75th minute of the match. Fulgencio Eyague showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 77th minute of the match. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Peep Pronk in the 78th minute of play. 82 minutes into the game, AC LeX Luthor's Peep Pronk nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marco Day made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. With his leg Fulgencio Eyague managed to avoid a goal in the 91stth minute, when USA's Khalid Parry fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A collision led to USA getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Diego Bradley hit a great ball. After 93 played minutes AC LeX Luthor got a freekick which was hit by Pancho Branca. Fulgencio Eyague showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sam Campbell in the 95th minute of the match. USA's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.