Challenge

Wojska Polskiego
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Isak Lundqvist took the kick off in the first half of the match. Isak Lundqvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Day having to interfere. Niculae Romanescu 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 9th minute. 11 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Isak Lundqvist came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isak Lundqvist in the 11th minute of play. 13 minutes into the game, USA's Cassius Byrne nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Niculae Romanescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's goalkeeper Niculae Romanescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 21st minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niculae Romanescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When USA's Cassius Byrne in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Isak Lundqvist's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marco Day was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's Niculae Romanescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 26th minute of play. Marco Day didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's Michaël Guillot shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-1 in the ordered_time% minute. In the 33rdth minute of the game Cassius Byrne who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's Niculae Romanescu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some careless play in the USA defense, Velimir Bostandzhiev 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. In the 39th minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niculae Romanescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jenson Smith during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Niculae Romanescu 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 47th minute.

The wind increased when Cassius Byrne made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in USA's zone, Isak Lundqvist stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marco Day came out of the goal and Isak Lundqvist tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Niculae Romanescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 56th minute. Niculae Romanescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 60th minute of the match. 64 minutes had been played when some careless play by CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cassius Byrne was slow to take the kick. During this time USA's players had a chance to rest. 66 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Marco van Basten came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marco van Basten in the 68th minute of play. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isak Lundqvist in the 74th minute of play. Niculae Romanescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. CWKS KĘDZIERZYN made a substitution. Ireneusz Jeleń replaced Marco van Basten. CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's Lucas Mancheño was substituted for Velimir Bostandzhiev. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. In the 77th minute USA were awarded a corner. Jenson Smith went to the cornerflag to take it. Marco Baker made a great header on USA's corner, it was just that CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's Niculae Romanescu managed to reach the ball for a save. 79 minutes into the match, CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's goal looked a bit too open when Sam Campbell came free, but Niculae Romanescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Isak Lundqvist's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marco Day was relentless in the 81st minute of the game. In the 84th minute, one of CWKS KĘDZIERZYN:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for CWKS KĘDZIERZYN. In the 87th minute Isak Lundqvist 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sam Campbell in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Niculae Romanescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Sam Campbell's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Niculae Romanescu was relentless in the 88th minute of the game. 95 minutes into the game, Jacek Bąk was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave USA the free kick. In the 95th match minute, CWKS KĘDZIERZYN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacek Bąk to maneuver through the defense. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.