Challenge

Beeker Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) USA's Cassius Byrne started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. USA were awarded a corner in the 6th minute after Beek City's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cassius Byrne took the corner. The corner led USA's Cassius Byrne to fire away a dangerous shot which Arian Beqaj despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Gustav Siöman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arian Beqaj took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Gustav Siöman tried to sneak it across the goal line. Beek City's Marciano Hendrickx pulled a muscle in his leg after 24 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Beek City's Anton Liebrechts was substituted for Marciano Hendrickx. 26 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Benny Stolle came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 31st minute of the match, Benny Stolle got a very nice opportunity to score, but Marco Day was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 33 minutes into the game, Diego Bradley threw the ball into play from the sideline. Beek City's Benny Stolle quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Beek City's Arian Beqaj played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassius Byrne in the 35th minute of play. Beek City's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Benny Stolle in the 38th minute. The supporters of USA booed when Beek City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miroslaw Hetman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

53 minutes into the match, Beek City's goalkeeper Arian Beqaj had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cassius Byrne. Arian Beqaj made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 54th minute of play. After 58 played minutes USA got a freekick which was hit by Zach Harrison. The supporters of USA booed when Beek City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Heiko Sibon didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of USA booed when Beek City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jean-Louis Ouaddou didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anton Liebrechts recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anton Liebrechts in the 71st minute of play. Arian Beqaj made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Sam Campbell sent off a good shot on target. Arian Beqaj 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 76th minute. In the 78thth minute of the game Sam Campbell who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Beek City's Arian Beqaj was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 84 minutes into the game, USA's Monty Rogers nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arian Beqaj made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. Heiko Sibon hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Beek City's Arian Beqaj proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save Beek City from getting a goal against them. Arian Beqaj was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Sam Campbell showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 92 minute of play. Beek City's Benny Stolle managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Diego Bradley in the 95 minute of the game. USA played a much better game than Beek City and deserved their victory. The Beek City players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.