Challenge

Hisar Arena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cassius Byrne got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes had been played when some careless play by HİSAR's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cassius Byrne was slow to take the kick. During this time USA's players had a chance to rest. The corner led USA's Zach Harrison to fire away a dangerous shot which Edvin Lundgren despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 9th minute HİSAR were awarded a corner. Iker Eguzki went to the cornerflag to take it. After 15 minutes HİSAR's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Cassius Byrne who took care of the corner kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 17th minute of play forced HİSAR's goalkeeper Edvin Lundgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edvin Lundgren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacob May in the 20th minute of the match. Edward Mcdonald's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edvin Lundgren read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Silviano Huilcaman succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 27th playminute. 31 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Silviano Huilcaman came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When USA's Cassius Byrne in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye HİSAR's goalie prevented a goal. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Su Zhen in the 34th minute of the match. In the 40th minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edvin Lundgren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silviano Huilcaman in the 42nd minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Silviano Huilcaman stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Şakir Okcan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Su Zhen in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marco Day prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 54th minute, USA's Cassius Byrne dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. 58 minutes into the match, HİSAR's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Edvin Lundgren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in HİSAR's zone, Monty Rogers stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edvin Lundgren came out of the goal and Monty Rogers tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Edvin Lundgren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. HİSAR were awarded a corner in the 64th minute after USA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Iker Eguzki took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Şakir Okcan got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Marco Day quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Şakir Okcan in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. Silviano Huilcaman's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marco Day read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. Silviano Huilcaman scored 2-2 in the 70th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marco Day, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. Edvin Lundgren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 79th minute of play. In the 82nd minute, Silviano Huilcaman ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marco Day was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2. HİSAR's Mehmet Anıl Açıker was substituted for Ennio Cavaliere. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. The supporters of HİSAR booed when USA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raphael Moore didn't get a good kick on the ball. Güvenç Deveci sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Güvenç Deveci, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. 91 minutes into the game, USA's Sam Campbell nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edvin Lundgren made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-3. USA were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.