Challenge

Olympic Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Koby Wright took the kick off in the first half of the match. Jax Williamson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bumin Mete, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Koby Wright in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Domingo Bide prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jax Williamson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rigoberto Ceandro in the 15th minute of play. In the 16th minute Koby Wright shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Domingo Bide saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 17 minutes into the match, Koby Wright dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Domingo Bide, 1-0. NYC United's Domingo Bide played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rohan Watson in the 24th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rigoberto Ceandro in the 25th minute of play forced Canada's goalkeeper Jax Williamson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With an all-out effort, Canada's Domingo Bide threw himself towards the right post 26 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Koby Wright, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Through an outstanding action, after 27 minutes, Domingo Bide successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After 28 minutes of play, Canada's Koby Wright made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Domingo Bide was left in no man's land by his defense there! 31 minutes into the match, Canada's goal looked a bit too open when Bumin Mete came free, but Jax Williamson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Domingo Bide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rohan Watson, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. NYC United's Domingo Bide played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rohan Watson in the 40th minute of play. Rigoberto Ceandro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jax Williamson having to make a save. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rigoberto Ceandro to strike the kick off in the second half. Domingo Bide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Koby Wright, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. After 53 played minutes Ali Cengiz Peykan rounded Canada's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-1. Domingo Bide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luka Harris, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Canada's Jax Williamson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save Canada from getting a goal against them. Domingo Bide took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koby Wright, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. NYC United's Domingo Bide played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rohan Watson in the 66th minute of play. In the 67th minute Bumin Mete shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jax Williamson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Canada made a substitution. Prince Anderson replaced Carter George. A nice corner shot did that Ali Cengiz Peykan got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Jax Williamson quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The attack was good, but when Augusto Dominguez in the 70th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Domingo Bide took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filip Edwards, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Domingo Bide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filip Edwards, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Filip Edwards in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Domingo Bide saved NYC United from getting behind. Rigoberto Ceandro's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 77thth minute, Jax Williamson skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Domingo Bide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filip Edwards, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Filip Edwards in the 80th minute of play forced NYC United's goalkeeper Domingo Bide to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Domingo Bide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filip Edwards, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Domingo Bide took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Theo Burton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Melchor Carlomagno fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored NYC United's protests and gave Melchor Carlomagno a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Canada booed when NYC United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Melchor Carlomagno didn't get a good kick on the ball. NYC United's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.