Challenge

Rapid Giulesti
Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when James Batistuta got the match started through his kick off. A hard shot 4 in the game by James Batistuta from a close distance when the talented Marco Day managed to make a qualified save. USA's players were relieved. 10 minutes into the match, James Batistuta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marco Day. USA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that James Batistuta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. USA were awarded a corner in the 17th minute after A4p FC Gad's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cassius Byrne took the corner. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from James Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 21 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when King Scorpio came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Alessandro Del Piero tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, A4p FC Gad's Dumitru Purcărete got a free kick in the 26th minute. In the 28th minute of the match, 邱振广 tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Marco Day saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Batistuta in the 29th minute of play. 36 minutes into the game, Jenson Smith cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Glenn Fyfe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from King Scorpio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Alessandro Del Piero tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 42 minutes, Fabian Brown mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the USA and the A4p FC Gad players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 41st minute of the game. One of USA:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of A4p FC Gad:s goal. Marco Day had in the 43rdth minute some difficulties stopping Marcin Pachucki's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by James Batistuta 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 the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cassius Byrne made a kick off. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alessandro Del Piero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Batistuta in the 55th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, King Scorpio managed to get in a good position for a shot. A4p FC Gad's supporters rose to their feet, but King Scorpio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marco Day breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, A4p FC Gad's Olle Olsson got a free kick in the 60th minute. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. Flavius Cândroveanu replaced Alessandro Del Piero. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. Anfilogino Manzi replaced Erasmo Damião. After 62 played minutes A4p FC Gad got a freekick which was hit by Olle Olsson. After 63rd play minutes Cassius Byrne shot 1-2, a short shot which went by Glenn Fyfe and just under the crossbar into goal. A collision led to USA getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Edward Mcdonald hit a great ball. A collision led to USA getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Edward Mcdonald hit a great ball. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from King Scorpio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When King Scorpio, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 69 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Marco Day was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Monty Rogers in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Glenn Fyfe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. USA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Monty Rogers in the 72nd minute. The corner led USA's Monty Rogers to fire away a dangerous shot which Glenn Fyfe despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. In the 91st match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zach Harrison to maneuver through the defense. When the match was over USA could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than A4p FC Gad throughout the match.