Challenge

Stadio Mirko Fersini
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Godo Møltoft kicked off to start the match. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Cesare Del Duca tried to sneak it across the goal line. Seggiano's Eugenio Colecchia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 7th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, USA's goalkeeper Marco Day had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cesare Del Duca. After some careless play in the Seggiano defense, Cassius Byrne kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Eugenio Colecchia. The Seggiano fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Eugenio Colecchia should have stopped the shot. Zach Harrison took the ball and in the 14 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Eugenio Colecchia. Eugenio Colecchia dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Eugenio Colecchia 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 16th minute. USA were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Seggiano's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cassius Byrne took the corner. The corner ended in Diego Bradley almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Seggiano's Eugenio Colecchia did a great save. Seggiano's Eugenio Colecchia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassius Byrne in the 22nd minute of play. When Alessio Nola came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the Seggiano fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alessio Nola couldn't finish the play. Eugenio Colecchia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 25th minute of the match. The supporters of USA booed when Seggiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristoforo Leoni didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eugenio Colecchia came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by USA's Monty Rogers. But to his dismay, Monty Rogers quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. The USA fans' excitement grew in the 42nd match minute when USA's Cassius Byrne looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Elia Cellucci during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Elia Cellucci hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Eugenio Colecchia 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 46th minute. Elia Cellucci fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Day having to interfere.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cassius Byrne stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 59th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eugenio Colecchia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eugenio Colecchia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 59th minute of the match. Monty Rogers struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Eugenio Colecchia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for USA. Seggiano made a substitution. Alfred Klawki replaced Daniele Massaro. Seggiano made a substitution. Yuan Zhou Lei replaced Cesare Del Duca. A collision led to Seggiano getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Cristoforo Leoni hit a great ball. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Eugenio Colecchia made a huge save. USA's Cassius Byrne was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Eugenio Colecchia in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Marco Day stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alfred Klawki's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Eugenio Colecchia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eugenio Colecchia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 79th minute of the match. When Seggiano's Godo Møltoft in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. Seggiano's Eugenio Colecchia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 86th minute of play. Alfred Klawki took the ball and in the 89 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marco Day. Marco Day dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. After a rather tough play, Seggiano's Godo Møltoft got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Sam Campbell in the 94thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Eugenio Colecchia, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfred Klawki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Seggiano were awarded a corner in the 97th minute after USA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cristoforo Leoni took the corner. Seggiano's Cristoforo Leoni 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. When the match was over USA could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Seggiano throughout the match.