Challenge

Royal Masters Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cassius Byrne kicked off to start the match. 6 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Florencio Rafe came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Florencio Rafe in the 7th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 13th minute of play forced Masters United F.C.'s goalkeeper Enrique Bologna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Enrique Bologna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the game, USA's Monty Rogers nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Enrique Bologna made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Marco Day came out of the goal in the 19th minute to try and stop a shot by Masters United F.C.'s Hans-Martin Istad. But to his dismay, Hans-Martin Istad quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind Masters United F.C.'s goalkeeper Enrique Bologna, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hans-Martin Istad in the 27th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Monty Rogers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Florencio Rafe in the 30th minute of the match. Marco Day made an important save on a dangerous shot by Florencio Rafe in the 30th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hans-Martin Istad in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marco Day prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marco Day stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hans-Martin Istad's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. When Masters United F.C.'s Hans-Martin Istad in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. 36 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Celso Hotz came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Saverio Teofilio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. In the 43rd minute, Ruperto Pirro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 43 minutes into the match, USA's Cassius Byrne broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After a rather tough play, Masters United F.C.'s Anselmo Ted got a free kick in the 44th minute.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Hans-Martin Istad stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Hans-Martin Istad hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Masters United F.C. made a substitution. Herminio Frantzes replaced Celso Hotz. After 57 played minutes Masters United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Hans-Martin Istad. With a little luck, Masters United F.C.'s Enrique Bologna got control of the ball when Monty Rogers tried to sneak it across the goal line. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hans-Martin Istad in the 59th minute of play. With his leg Enrique Bologna managed to avoid a goal in the 60thth minute, when USA's Cassius Byrne fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 61 minutes into the match, Masters United F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Enrique Bologna reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Herminio Frantzes in the 68th minute of the match. If Saverio Teofilio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hans-Martin Istad in the 72nd minute of play. Saverio Teofilio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hans-Martin Istad in the 80th minute of the match. In the 83rd minute Ruperto Pirro 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. In the 84th minute Masters United F.C. were awarded a corner. Anselmo Ted went to the cornerflag to take it. A well-hit corner resulted in Hans-Martin Istad heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. After a defensive mix-up in Masters United F.C.'s zone, Sam Campbell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Enrique Bologna came out of the goal and Sam Campbell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Saverio Teofilio hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. In the 95th minute, Saverio Teofilio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marco Day was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3.