Challenge

aDeX Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cassius Byrne kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matei Oltean saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Matei Oltean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matei Oltean saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 12 minutes, Cassius Byrne made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. FC aDeX's Matei Oltean tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 19 minutes into the match, FC aDeX's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Matei Oltean reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Raphael Moore made in the 22nd minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Cassius Byrne however managed to control. FC aDeX's Matei Oltean played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 29th minute of play. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Martin Rana tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 37 played minutes FC aDeX got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Bilașco. Martin Rana could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Rana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The FC aDeX players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. USA were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Martin Rana to make the kick off. When FC aDeX's Martin Rana in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. FC aDeX's Matei Oltean played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 58th minute of play. A collision led to FC aDeX getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Xesus Barrieta hit a great ball. FC aDeX made a substitution. James Madison replaced Giorgos Neymar. After 70 played minutes FC aDeX got a freekick which was hit by Xesus Barrieta. Matei Oltean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Martin Rana in the 79th minute of the match. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. FC aDeX made a substitution. Daniel Enășoiu replaced Martin Rana. FC aDeX's Dorin Tărâţă was substituted for Xesus Barrieta. In the 88th minute, Cristinel Chinezu 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. In the 91st minute James Madison 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. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Enășoiu in the 94th minute of play. Marco Baker kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The FC aDeX fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. USA were clearly better and deserved to take the win.