Challenge

Stadio Cibali
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 3rd minute of play forced Supremacy Catania FC's goalkeeper Bai Kun De to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Day made an important save on a dangerous shot by Raimundo Espírito Santo in the 6th minute. Bai Kun De made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 13th minute of play. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rachid Baba Ali Factor in the 15th minute of the match. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rachid Baba Ali Factor in the 15th minute of play. Rachid Baba Ali Factor spun around in front of the goal 15 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of USA's goal. Edward Mcdonald received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Bai Kun De tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. USA were awarded a corner in the 22th minute after Supremacy Catania FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cassius Byrne took the corner. USA's Marco Day proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save USA from getting a goal against them. Supremacy Catania FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Cesare Maestri in the 24th minute. A nice corner shot did that Cesare Maestri got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Marco Day quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jean Pereira, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raimundo Espírito Santo, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cassius Byrne in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bai Kun De saved Supremacy Catania FC from getting behind. Cassius Byrne's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bai Kun De read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, Rachid Baba Ali Factor notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of USA's Marco Day. Marco Day was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Fabian Emesto hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Monty Rogers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th 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 Rachid Baba Ali Factor in the 41st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 46th minute of play forced Supremacy Catania FC's goalkeeper Bai Kun De to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The wind increased when Cassius Byrne made the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, USA's Jacob May got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Raimundo Espírito Santo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Marco Day tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 60th minute, Ramón Porto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of USA booed when Supremacy Catania FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramón Porto didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 62 played minutes Supremacy Catania FC got a freekick which was hit by Dennis Baggio. Bai Kun De 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 62nd minute. Bai Kun De took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Raimundo Espírito Santo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Franco Lizzi in the 78th minute of play. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dave Di Gregorio in the 79th minute of the match. In the 82nd minute, Sam Campbell made a precise shot to the right of Bai Kun De. Supremacy Catania FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. In the 88th minute Filippo Bozzelli 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. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carter Barillari, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Bai Kun De showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sam Campbell in the 92nd minute of the match. Dave Di Gregorio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marco Day having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dave Di Gregorio in the 94th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 97th minute Supremacy Catania FC were awarded a corner. Dave Di Gregorio went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Dave Di Gregorio got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Marco Day quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. A hard and well directed shot from Dave Di Gregorio led 97 minutes into the game to a goal after the ball had bounced deceptively just in front of the goal. USA's Marco Day became a little unsure and couldn't grip the ball before it was over the goalline. Thus it was 2-1. Many of USA's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. USA may have spent more time on the ball, but Supremacy Catania FC were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.