Challenge

Marnodromo
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) USA's Cassius Byrne started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lázaro Cefero in the 2nd minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Karl-Åke Sandwall hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Igor Jokin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marco Day having to make a save. Marco Day made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gabriel Mónos in the 12th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 18th minute of play forced Marno F.C.'s goalkeeper Aldo Beltxe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 19 minutes into the match, USA's goalkeeper Marco Day had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zeledon Victoro. The corner ended in Uriel Asier almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but USA's Marco Day did a great save. Marno F.C.'s Aldo Beltxe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 22nd minute of play. In the 25th minute, Cassius Byrne hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marco Day made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Gabriel Mónos sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 37th minute of play forced Marno F.C.'s goalkeeper Aldo Beltxe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 38th minute Igor Jokin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Day saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marno F.C. were awarded a corner in the 39th minute after USA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lázaro Cefero took the corner. Monty Rogers's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aldo Beltxe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. In the 45th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aldo Beltxe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Igor Jokin to make the kick off. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Igor Jokin in the 51st minute of play. Aldo Beltxe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 56th minute of the match. 64 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel Mónos came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Aldo Beltxe made a huge save. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Cassius Byrne managed to get in a good position for a shot. USA's supporters rose to their feet, but Cassius Byrne was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aldo Beltxe breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marno F.C. made a substitution. Cristobal Dominix replaced Uriel Asier. Marno F.C. made a substitution. Zeledon Valiente replaced Igor Jokin. After 80 played minutes Marno F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Cristobal Dominix. 82 minutes into the match, Sam Campbell had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Aldo Beltxe. Marno F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sam Campbell was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zeledon Valiente in the 86th minute of play. With his leg Aldo Beltxe managed to avoid a goal in the 90thth minute, when USA's Sam Campbell fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 93 minutes into the match, Sam Campbell notched a goal, 0-5, to the right of Marno F.C.'s Aldo Beltxe. Aldo Beltxe was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. USA's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.