Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Witold Ciempa got the match started through his kick off. Cremonese's defense didn't have a chance, in the 6th minute, when Cassius Byrne scored to the left of an out of position Jeremias Cruz, making the score, 1-0. When Cassius Byrne came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the USA fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cassius Byrne couldn't finish the play. Cremonese's Jeremias Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 13th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 18th minute of play forced Cremonese's goalkeeper Jeremias Cruz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Witold Ciempa in the 21st minute of play. A well-hit corner resulted in Israel Manex heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. In the 28th minute, Roman Chucho got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Jeremias Cruz made a huge save. Zach Harrison struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Jeremias Cruz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for USA. Jeremias Cruz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 43 minutes into the game, Witold Ciempa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Marco Day was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jeremias Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 47th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Monty Rogers recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jeremias Cruz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 60th minute of play forced Cremonese's goalkeeper Jeremias Cruz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Monty Rogers managed to get in a good position for a shot. USA's supporters rose to their feet, but Monty Rogers was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jeremias Cruz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Witold Ciempa in the 68th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 72nd minute of play forced Cremonese's goalkeeper Jeremias Cruz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Witold Ciempa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. Cremonese's Mauro Rexino was substituted for Roman Chucho. 81 minutes into the match, Sam Campbell had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jeremias Cruz. Cremonese's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sam Campbell was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Witold Ciempa in the 85thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marco Day, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Marco Day made an important save on a dangerous shot by Witold Ciempa in the 87th minute. Witold Ciempa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. Mauro Rexino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Marco Day tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jeremias Cruz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Khalid Parry in the 94th minute of the match. In the 95th minute of the match, Mauro Rexino 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.