Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, 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. Monty Rogers kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. 11 minutes into the game, Monty Rogers recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Kalin Kremenski. Monty Rogers showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Monty Rogers's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kalin Kremenski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. 14 minutes had been played when some careless play by S L A Y E R'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. Monty Rogers kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. After 20 played minutes S L A Y E R got a freekick which was hit by Yonko Devendzhiev. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dochko Dotzov in the 30th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cassius Byrne got free with Kalin Kremenski in the 32nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 38thth minute of the game Monty Rogers who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but S L A Y E R's Kalin Kremenski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Kalin Kremenski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Kalin Kremenski made a huge save. After 44 minutes USA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Asparuh Vikyov who took care of the corner kick. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Asparuh Vikyov in the 46th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Dochko Dotzov to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kalin Kremenski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kalin Kremenski 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 57th minute of the match, Asparuh Vikyov got a very nice opportunity to score, but Marco Day was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 58th minute S L A Y E R were awarded a corner. Asparuh Vikyov went to the cornerflag to take it. Kalin Kremenski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 65th minute of play. A collision led to S L A Y E R getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Grozdan Karaleev hit a great ball. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. After 66 played minutes S L A Y E R got a freekick which was hit by Grozdan Karaleev. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sam Campbell in the 71st minute of play forced S L A Y E R's goalkeeper Kalin Kremenski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kalin Kremenski 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 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yancho Pirovski in the 75th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Monty Rogers in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kalin Kremenski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 76thth minute of the game Monty Rogers who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but S L A Y E R's Kalin Kremenski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 78 minutes into the match, S L A Y E R's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Kalin Kremenski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Asparuh Vikyov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. Kalin Kremenski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sam Campbell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. After taking down the ball on USA's corner Jenson Smith fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Kalin Kremenski quite easily take care of the ball.