Challenge

Estadio DTB
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cassius Byrne took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Monty Rogers in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lu Zhen Sheng prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 10th minute of the match USA got a corner. DREAM TEAM WORLD's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cassius Byrne ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led USA's Diego Bradley to fire away a dangerous shot which Lu Zhen Sheng despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Cassius Byrne's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lu Zhen Sheng read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Koča Kafarov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marco Day was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koča Kafarov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Koča Kafarov in the 29th minute of play. A hard shot 33 in the game by Koča Kafarov from a close distance when the talented Marco Day managed to make a qualified save. USA's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 40th minute of play forced DREAM TEAM WORLD's goalkeeper Lu Zhen Sheng to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 44 minutes in the game Jenson Smith did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Monty Rogers. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind DREAM TEAM WORLD's goalkeeper Lu Zhen Sheng, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Koča Kafarov made a kick off. Lu Zhen Sheng made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 55th minute of play. DREAM TEAM WORLD's Lu Zhen Sheng played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 60th minute of play. DREAM TEAM WORLD made a substitution. Andrzej Zapolski replaced Koča Kafarov. In the 64th minute of the match USA got a corner. DREAM TEAM WORLD's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cassius Byrne ran over to the corner to take the kick. Diego Bradley made a great header on USA's corner, it was just that DREAM TEAM WORLD's Lu Zhen Sheng managed to reach the ball for a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jacob May in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lu Zhen Sheng saved DREAM TEAM WORLD from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 67th minute of play forced DREAM TEAM WORLD's goalkeeper Lu Zhen Sheng to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, DREAM TEAM WORLD's Lu Zhen Sheng got control of the ball when Cassius Byrne tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 71 minutes DREAM TEAM WORLD's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Monty Rogers who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which Sam Campbell managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Andrzej Zapolski struck a weak shot in the 75th 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 DREAM TEAM WORLD. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. An unexpectedly hard shot by Khalid Parry in the 84th minute of play forced DREAM TEAM WORLD's goalkeeper Lu Zhen Sheng to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 85th minute USA were awarded a corner. Jenson Smith went to the cornerflag to take it. Diego Bradley made in the 95th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Jenson Smith immediately put the ball in play. Luiz Fabiano Castro hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in DREAM TEAM WORLD's zone, Sam Campbell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lu Zhen Sheng 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. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. DREAM TEAM WORLD were victorious despite being under pressure from USA for much of the match.