Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bolli Bolla got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 4th minute of play forced Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper Holger Mattsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 5th minute of play forced Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper Holger Mattsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 6th minute of the match, Cassius Byrne got a very nice opportunity to score, but Holger Mattsson was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by Hummerfiskarna'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. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bolli Bolla in the 11th minute of play. Bolli Bolla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andrea De Toro in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marco Day prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marco Day stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andrea De Toro's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Holger Mattsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Holger Mattsson made a huge save. The audience was convinced that Andrea De Toro's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marco Day was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Hummerfiskarna's Florin Răducioiu got a free kick in the 26th minute. Holger Mattsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Mcdonald in the 29th minute of the match. Holger Mattsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andrea De Toro took the ball and in the 37 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 0-1. Hummerfiskarna's Arnaldo Queirós was substituted for Andrea De Toro. Arnaldo Queirós sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Holger Mattsson made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Edward Mcdonald sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arnaldo Queirós in the 45th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half Hummerfiskarna were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cassius Byrne made a kick off. In the 51st match minute, Hummerfiskarna was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Karl-Michael Bergfelt to maneuver through the defense. Holger Mattsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 52nd minute of the match. In the 55th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Holger Mattsson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 57 minutes had been played when some careless play by USA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Florin Răducioiu was slow to take the kick. During this time Hummerfiskarna's players had a chance to rest. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 67th minute of play forced Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper Holger Mattsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. Hummerfiskarna's Rickard Malmström was substituted for Bjarte Paul. Hummerfiskarna made a substitution. Hana Banana replaced Conrado Olayo. Holger Mattsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 75th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Monty Rogers's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Holger Mattsson was relentless in the 77th minute of the game. 84 minutes into the match, Hummerfiskarna's goal looked a bit too open when Jacob May came free, but Holger Mattsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. 93 minutes into the match, Hummerfiskarna's goal looked a bit too open when Khalid Parry came free, but Holger Mattsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Florin Răducioiu kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Diego Bradley hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Hummerfiskarna succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though USA had controlled the match.