Challenge

James Hunt
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, 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. Andrézinho Viana took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andrézinho Viana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 4th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Cassius Byrne's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Andrézinho Viana was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. A collision led to Bisca F.C getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Neno Ruychev hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cassius Byrne in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Andrézinho Viana prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Andrézinho Viana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Mcdonald in the 15th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Bisca F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Andrézinho Viana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Bisca F.C getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Neno Ruychev hit a great ball. In the 23rd minute of the match Cassius Byrne sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Andrézinho Viana skillfully saved the ball. Andrézinho Viana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 24th minute of play. Marco Day was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Doriva Pombal showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 31 minute of play. Andrézinho Viana 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 36th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 37th minute of play forced Bisca F.C's goalkeeper Andrézinho Viana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andrézinho Viana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 38th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jenson Smith in the 41st minute of play forced Bisca F.C's goalkeeper Andrézinho Viana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Neno Ruychev fell near the penalty area in the 48th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bisca F.C's protests and gave Neno Ruychev a yellow card for diving instead. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. In the 49th match minute, Bisca F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Neno Ruychev to maneuver through the defense. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

If Monty Rogers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 65th minute of the match USA got a corner. Bisca F.C'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. If Monty Rogers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 71 minutes into the game, Cassius Byrne cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Andrézinho Viana was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. The audience thought a goal was coming when Khalid Parry got free with Andrézinho Viana in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A hard shot 80 in the game by Sam Campbell from a close distance when the talented Andrézinho Viana managed to make a qualified save. Bisca F.C's players were relieved. A hard shot 80 in the game by Sam Campbell from a close distance when the talented Andrézinho Viana managed to make a qualified save. Bisca F.C's players were relieved. Andrézinho Viana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sam Campbell, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Andrézinho Viana made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Sam Campbell sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 90 minutes, Sam Campbell managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. USA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sam Campbell was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bisca F.C's Jan Söderberg was substituted for Doriva Pombal. Andrézinho Viana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 96th minute of play. A hard shot 98 in the game by Sam Campbell from a close distance when the talented Andrézinho Viana managed to make a qualified save. Bisca F.C's players were relieved. USA were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.