Challenge

Estadio Rondeau
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Andreas Pirlo got the match started through his kick off. Marco Day made an important save on a dangerous shot by Joaquín Ybarra in the 5th minute. In the 7th minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alirio Oyuela saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rondeau AFC's Juan Pablo Sorin got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 17th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alirio Oyuela saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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 Hipolito Misael. Alirio Oyuela 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 21st minute. In the 22nd minute, Juan Pablo Sorin 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 24th minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alirio Oyuela saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hipolito Misael 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. Alirio Oyuela made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 29th minute of play. Alirio Oyuela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alirio Oyuela 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 33rd minute. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andreas Pirlo, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Rondeau AFC were awarded a corner in the 35th minute after USA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Roger Vianna took the corner. The corner ended in Roger Vianna almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but USA's Marco Day did a great save. Alirio Oyuela 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 37th minute. 38 minutes had been played when some careless play by Rondeau AFC'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. After taking down the ball on USA's corner Cassius Byrne fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Alirio Oyuela quite easily take care of the ball. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Hipolito Misael tried to sneak it across the goal line. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andreas Pirlo in the 44th minute of play. After 44 played minutes Rondeau AFC got a freekick which was hit by Juan Pablo Sorin. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hipolito Misael in the 46th minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hipolito Misael in the 50th minute of play. Rondeau AFC's Alirio Oyuela proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save Rondeau AFC from getting a goal against them. 57 minutes into the game, Hipolito Misael cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Marco Day was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 59th 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. 64 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Hipolito Misael came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nereo Odilon kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. A collision led to Rondeau AFC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Nereo Odilon hit a great ball. Alirio Oyuela made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Sam Campbell sent off a good shot on target. 71 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Hipolito Misael came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andreas Pirlo, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 84 minutes into the game, Edward Mcdonald cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Alirio Oyuela was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alirio Oyuela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Khalid Parry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rondeau AFC's Alirio Oyuela proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 95th minute of the match, managed to save Rondeau AFC from getting a goal against them. USA were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Rondeau AFC to leave the ground with a draw.