Challenge

Decathlon Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Henrik Larsson took the kick off in the first half of the match. Henrik Larsson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. Marco Day made an important save on a dangerous shot by Henrik Larsson in the 8th minute. After 12 played minutes Decathlon Dudes got a freekick which was hit by Cezary Bara. 15 minutes into the match, USA's goalkeeper Marco Day had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Henrik Larsson. 16 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Henrik Larsson came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 21 minutes USA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Costin Moisil who took care of the corner kick. In the 22nd minute Decathlon Dudes were awarded a corner. Costin Moisil went to the cornerflag to take it. Henrik Larsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Day having to interfere. Henrik Larsson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 36th minute of play forced Decathlon Dudes's goalkeeper Tadej Pogačar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 45 minutes into the match, Cassius Byrne had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tadej Pogačar. Decathlon Dudes's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cassius Byrne was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. After the first half USA were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Tadej Pogačar 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 51st minute. Decathlon Dudes's Tadej Pogačar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save Decathlon Dudes from getting a goal against them. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anthon Melin in the 61st minute of play. After 63 played minutes Decathlon Dudes got a freekick which was hit by Mauro Mendebal. Tadej Pogačar made a fantastic save in the 65th minute, when Cassius Byrne sent off a good shot on target. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anthon Melin during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. After a rather tough play, Decathlon Dudes's Anthon Melin got a free kick in the 68th minute. USA's supporters stood up full of expectation in the 71st minute of the game, when Monty Rogers after an extraordinary solo performance found himself with a golden opportunity in front of Decathlon Dudes's goal. Monty Rogers was unfortunally a little to anxious and the ball went outside the goal. 77 minutes into the match, Decathlon Dudes's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Tadej Pogačar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 79 minutes, Tadej Pogačar successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. A collision led to Decathlon Dudes getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Karsten Schoonderwoerd hit a great ball. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. After a rather tough play, Decathlon Dudes's Karsten Schoonderwoerd got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Sam Campbell could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Tadej Pogačar made a huge save. In the 86th minute, Marco Baker left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The USA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. In the 88th match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Bradley to maneuver through the defense. Sam Campbell received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Tadej Pogačar came out and tried to block the shot, but Sam Campbell slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 92nd minute. USA's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.