Challenge

Akademin
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 6th minute of the match, Jakob Lundin 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. Bolo Skjold showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 8th minute of the match. Petter Skarkman's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 14thth minute, Marco Day skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Bolo Skjold 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 15th minute. 17 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Petter Skarkman came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petter Skarkman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. USA's Monty Rogers managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Fernando Arango in the 21 minute of the game. Edward Mcdonald sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Protegéerna booed when USA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Bradley didn't get a good kick on the ball. 27 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Petter Skarkman came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bolo Skjold didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cassius Byrne went, in the 30th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Protegéerna's Bolo Skjold played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassius Byrne in the 33rd minute of play. A hard shot 37 in the game by Jakob Lundin from a close distance when the talented Marco Day managed to make a qualified save. USA's players were relieved. Protegéerna's Ulrik Söderlund quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Diego Bradley, made in the 40th minute of the game. Ulrik Söderlund kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Protegéerna's Paolo-César Maldini got a free kick in the 45th minute. Bolo Skjold took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Protegéerna's Petter Skarkman got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After the first half USA were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Cassius Byrne got free with Bolo Skjold in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jakob Lundin in the 55th minute of the match. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jakob Lundin in the 57th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Petter Skarkman in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. Bolo Skjold 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 63rd minute. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jakob Lundin, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jakob Lundin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Protegéerna's Bolo Skjold proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save Protegéerna from getting a goal against them. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ulrik Söderlund in the 71st minute of the match. Bolo Skjold was a little too slow when Monty Rogers got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 75th minute. The score was now 0-2. Protegéerna's Guido Python was substituted for Jakob Lundin. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. Protegéerna made a substitution. Jonny Ånger replaced Arman Lingren. Protegéerna made a substitution. Bo Låsberg replaced Fernando Arango. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Petter Skarkman in the 85th 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 showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Petter Skarkman, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. After having played for 89 minutes, Marco Baker managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. USA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marco Baker was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Raphael Moore made in the 90th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Protegéerna's Ulrik Söderlund. In the 91st minute, Guido Python 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 1-2. USA's Marco Baker got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When the final whistle sounded USA left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Protegéerna.