Challenge

Jorge Guinzburg
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 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. In the 2nd minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christian Kiliz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Daniel Garnero struck a weak shot in the 3rd 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 Altos Gatos FC. Marco Day made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Javier Santo sent off a good shot on target. Carolo Abancens recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Milosz Majczyk sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 16th minute of the match, Milosz Majczyk tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Marco Day saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a rather tough play, Altos Gatos FC's Carolo Abancens got a free kick in the 17th minute. Christian Kiliz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 23rd minute of play. In the 25th match minute, Altos Gatos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bonifacio Olle to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 27 in the game by Javier Santo from a close distance when the talented Marco Day managed to make a qualified save. USA's players were relieved. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carolo Abancens in the 36th minute of play. USA were awarded a corner in the 39th minute after Altos Gatos FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cassius Byrne took the corner. After taking down the ball on USA's corner Jenson Smith fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Christian Kiliz quite easily take care of the ball. Altos Gatos FC's Christian Kiliz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 43rd minute of play. Marco Day made an important save on a dangerous shot by Javier Santo in the 47th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Carolo Abancens to strike the kick off in the second half. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Javier Santo in the 51st minute of play. In the 54th minute Javier Santo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Day saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christian Kiliz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 66th minute of play. In the 69th minute, Monty Rogers left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The USA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. Altos Gatos FC's Everardo Chago was substituted for Faustino Orlo. Sam Campbell's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 74thth minute, Christian Kiliz skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Javier Santo, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Sam Campbell received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Christian Kiliz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Christian Kiliz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sam Campbell in the 84th minute. Khalid Parry could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Christian Kiliz made a huge save. Javier Santo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A collision led to USA getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Raphael Moore hit a great ball. The corner led Altos Gatos FC's Bonifacio Olle to fire away a dangerous shot which Marco Day despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. USA's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.