Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Zhu Zhen started the match with the kick off. In the 10th minute, Edward Mcdonald 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zhu Zhen in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. Süleyman Çakır recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marco Day stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Süleyman Çakır's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. Luiz Eduardo Gomes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 30 minutes into the match, AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's goalkeeper Luiz Eduardo Gomes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cassius Byrne. A collision led to AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Zhu Zhen hit a great ball. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Süleyman Çakır, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cassius Byrne made a kick off. Luiz Eduardo Gomes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 51st minute of play. Luiz Eduardo Gomes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 53rd minute of the match. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zhu Zhen, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Luiz Eduardo Gomes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 59th minute of play. In the 65th minute, Paulo Renato Galvão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ made a substitution. Hélder Melo replaced Kauã de Carvalho. AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ made a substitution. Valdo Pitta replaced Zhu Zhen. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Deivid Gaspar was substituted for Cristo Francho. If Edward Mcdonald had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valdo Pitta, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. After a rather tough play, AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Paulo Renato Galvão got a free kick in the 71st minute. 71 minutes into the game, Sam Campbell cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Luiz Eduardo Gomes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 74th match minute, AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valdo Pitta to maneuver through the defense. Marco Day made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Valdo Pitta sent off a good shot on target. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. When AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Valdo Pitta in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice moves Süleyman Çakır could shoot a difficult shot in the 85th minute, which Marco Day however easily saved by the left post. 87 minutes into the match, AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Khalid Parry came free, but Luiz Eduardo Gomes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 91st minute Sam Campbell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luiz Eduardo Gomes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sam Campbell in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luiz Eduardo Gomes saved AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ from getting behind. The supporters of AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ booed when USA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marco Baker didn't get a good kick on the ball. USA were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.