Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Emanuel Tiberiu made the kick off which started today's match. USA were awarded a corner in the 5th minute after Delphine Stars's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cassius Byrne took the corner. A well done corner resulted in Edward Mcdonald drilling the ball in to score 1-0 behind Delphine Stars's goalkeeper. With a little luck, Delphine Stars's Marcu Loghin got control of the ball when Cassius Byrne tried to sneak it across the goal line. 20 minutes into the match, Delphine Stars's goalkeeper Marcu Loghin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cassius Byrne. Monty Rogers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Tiberiu in the 27th minute of play. When Victor Mahonea fell near the penalty area in the 28th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Delphine Stars's protests and gave Victor Mahonea a yellow card for diving instead. Delphine Stars's Marcu Loghin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save Delphine Stars from getting a goal against them. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marian Taşcău in the 34th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cassius Byrne got free with Marcu Loghin in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Marcu Loghin 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 37th minute. Jacob May came free with the goalkeeper in the 38th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Marcu Loghin could save by the left post. Cassius Byrne in the 40thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marcu Loghin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 40 minutes into the match, Cassius Byrne dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Marcu Loghin, 3-0. Monty Rogers received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Marcu Loghin came out and tried to block the shot, but Monty Rogers slotted it home off the left post making it 4-0 in the 46th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cassius Byrne stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When USA's Cassius Byrne in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Delphine Stars's goalie prevented a goal. 54 minutes into the match, Delphine Stars's goal looked a bit too open when Cassius Byrne came free, but Marcu Loghin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 55 played minutes Delphine Stars got a freekick which was hit by Emanuel Tiberiu. Marcu Loghin 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 56th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cassius Byrne in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcu Loghin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marcu Loghin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 61st minute of play. Marcu Loghin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. USA's Cassius Byrne was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Marcu Loghin in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Marcu Loghin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 65th minute of the match. The supporters of USA booed when Delphine Stars was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Costică Ciorăscu didn't get a good kick on the ball. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. In the 67th match minute, Delphine Stars was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Costică Ciorăscu to maneuver through the defense. Marcu Loghin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 69th minute of play. Marcu Loghin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Mcdonald in the 71st minute of the match. After 72 minutes Delphine Stars's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Monty Rogers who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on USA's corner Monty Rogers fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Marcu Loghin quite easily take care of the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Sam Campbell managed to get in a good position for a shot. USA's supporters rose to their feet, but Sam Campbell was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcu Loghin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. The supporters of USA booed when Delphine Stars was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Denis Nenciu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcu Loghin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sam Campbell in the 83rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Delphine Stars's Costică Ciorăscu got a free kick in the 84th minute. 88 minutes into the match, Sam Campbell had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcu Loghin. Delphine Stars's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sam Campbell was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. Jenson Smith's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcu Loghin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 93rd minute of play. USA's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.