Challenge

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Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cassius Byrne took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 5th minute USA were awarded a corner. Cassius Byrne went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Edward Mcdonald got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Cristoforo Tammaro quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The USA fans' excitement grew in the 5th match minute when USA's Edward Mcdonald looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The USA fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when USA's Monty Rogers looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Cristoforo Tammaro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edward Mcdonald, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. In the 14th minute, Jenson Smith hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ernesto Martini got free with Marco Day in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Hibai in the 17th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Lunatics of Arianrhod's Ernesto Martini in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. Cassius Byrne sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Lunatics of Arianrhod defense, Monty Rogers kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cristoforo Tammaro. The Lunatics of Arianrhod fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cristoforo Tammaro should have stopped the shot. 30 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Ernesto Martini came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Lunatics of Arianrhod's Johan Ström got a free kick in the 31st minute. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind USA's goalkeeper Marco Day, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ernesto Martini hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Cristoforo Tammaro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 38th play minutes Monty Rogers shot 0-4, a short shot which went by Cristoforo Tammaro and just under the crossbar into goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joel Hibai during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Joel Hibai hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Lunatics of Arianrhod's Ernesto Benedetti was substituted for Elia Di Sipio. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Joel Hibai was the one to do the kick off. Cristoforo Tammaro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jacob May in the 54th minute. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francesco Romino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ernesto Martini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Monty Rogers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sam Campbell in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristoforo Tammaro saved Lunatics of Arianrhod from getting behind. Lunatics of Arianrhod's Cristoforo Tammaro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Lunatics of Arianrhod from getting a goal against them. Marco Day didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Francesco Romino went, in the 78th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-4 was the resulting score. Cristoforo Tammaro 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 82nd minute. Cristoforo Tammaro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Khalid Parry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francesco Romino in the 92nd minute of play. Lunatics of Arianrhod's Cristoforo Tammaro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Khalid Parry in the 94th minute of play. USA played a much better game than Lunatics of Arianrhod and deserved their victory. The Lunatics of Arianrhod players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.