Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) When USA's Monty Rogers in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Downchester City's goalie prevented a goal. Fumo Canuto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Mcdonald, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edward Mcdonald got free with Fumo Canuto in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 13th minute of play forced Downchester City's goalkeeper Fumo Canuto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A nice corner shot did that Edward Mcdonald got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Fumo Canuto quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 17th 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. 1-0. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jose Heredia in the 22nd minute of play. Edward Mcdonald received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Fumo Canuto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in USA's zone, Jose Heredia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marco Day came out of the goal and Jose Heredia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 30 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Jose Heredia came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jose Heredia took the ball and in the 33 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marco Day. Marco Day dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 35 minutes into the game, Monty Rogers recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Fumo Canuto. Monty Rogers showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. After 40 minutes, Jose Heredia mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Downchester City and the USA players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 40 played minutes Downchester City got a freekick which was hit by Jose Heredia. Fumo Canuto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Monty Rogers's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jose Heredia in the 44th minute of the match. In the 46th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fumo Canuto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cassius Byrne stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jose Heredia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cassius Byrne in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fumo Canuto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fumo Canuto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jenson Smith in the 62nd minute of play. Marco Day was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jose Heredia showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 65 minute of play. Downchester City made a substitution. Etxahun Rienda replaced Andrés Figueroa. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Beila Marcilla in the 71st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sam Campbell in the 75th minute of play forced Downchester City's goalkeeper Fumo Canuto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Beila Marcilla in the 77th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Downchester City defense, Monty Rogers kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fumo Canuto. The Downchester City fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fumo Canuto should have stopped the shot. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. Etxahun Rienda in the 85thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marco Day, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Etxahun Rienda who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 85thth minute tested the skills of Marco Day when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some careless play in the Downchester City defense, Sam Campbell kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fumo Canuto. The Downchester City fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fumo Canuto should have stopped the shot. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. USA had played much better football throughout.