Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Raphael Moore made in the 3rd minute of the game a quick throw-in and Jenson Smith immediately put the ball in play. USA's Monty Rogers got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Monty Rogers's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bogdan Samokovliyski was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. Bogdan Samokovliyski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pakorro AFC's Bogdan Samokovliyski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save Pakorro AFC from getting a goal against them. Edward Mcdonald's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 21stth minute, Bogdan Samokovliyski skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Abel Etxatxu hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Bogdan Samokovliyski 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 27th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bogdan Samokovliyski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th minute Cheng Le Xing 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. 32 minutes into the match, Pakorro AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Mcdonald came free, but Bogdan Samokovliyski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, Pakorro AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Bogdan Samokovliyski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pakorro AFC's Bogdan Samokovliyski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 39th minute of play. A hard shot 46 in the game by Cassius Byrne from a close distance when the talented Bogdan Samokovliyski managed to make a qualified save. Pakorro AFC's players were relieved. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Cheng Le Xing made the kick off in the second half. The supporters of USA booed when Pakorro AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abel Etxatxu didn't get a good kick on the ball. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cheng Le Xing in the 56th minute of play. Cassius Byrne received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Bogdan Samokovliyski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pakorro AFC made a substitution. Astor Giampietro replaced Cheng Le Xing. Pakorro AFC's Tiger Murillo was substituted for Samuel Walter. After 70 minutes, Artun Filiz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pakorro AFC and the USA players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Pakorro AFC's Artun Filiz got a free kick in the 70th minute. Bogdan Samokovliyski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Mcdonald in the 72nd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edward Mcdonald in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bogdan Samokovliyski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Bogdan Samokovliyski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sam Campbell in the 74th minute of play. 80 minutes into the game, Pakorro AFC's Astor Giampietro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marco Day made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. Khalid Parry fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bogdan Samokovliyski having to interfere. 96 minutes into the match, Pakorro AFC's Astor Giampietro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marco Day narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the USA players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.