Challenge

Fundadores de 1948
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Gianluigi Buffon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cassius Byrne's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gianluigi Buffon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. The supporters of Sociedad Anónima booed when USA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Bradley didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Velasco Rollan in the 12th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes had been played when some careless play by USA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Niva Bruna was slow to take the kick. During this time Sociedad Anónima's players had a chance to rest. Niva Bruna made a great header on Sociedad Anónima's corner, it was just that USA's Marco Day managed to reach the ball for a save. Monty Rogers recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marino Malet's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Marco Day firmly grabbed it by the left post. Sociedad Anónima's Niva Bruna 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. Gianluigi Buffon 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 30th minute. When USA's Cassius Byrne in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sociedad Anónima's goalie prevented a goal. 33 minutes into the game, Sociedad Anónima's Velasco Rollan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marco Day made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Gianluigi Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 40th minute of play. 41 minutes into the match, Cassius Byrne had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gianluigi Buffon. Sociedad Anónima's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cassius Byrne was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cassius Byrne made a kick off. Gianluigi Buffon made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Monty Rogers sent off a good shot on target. Monty Rogers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gianluigi Buffon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sam Campbell received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Gianluigi Buffon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Velasco Rollan in the 78th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sam Campbell in the 84th minute of play forced Sociedad Anónima's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the USA defense, Velasco Rollan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marco Day. The USA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marco Day should have stopped the shot. David Agra hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Gianluigi Buffon made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Sam Campbell sent off a good shot on target. The USA fans' excitement grew in the 92nd match minute when USA's Sam Campbell 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 3-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Velasco Rollan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Sociedad Anónima players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.