Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when David Batuhin kicked off to start the match. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind USA's goalkeeper Marco Day, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Cassius Byrne had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cuatrodeocho's attentive Belarmino Campos managed to snatch the ball when Diego Bradley made a throw-in in the 11th minute of the game. In the 14th minute David Batuhin 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. Fulgencio Villalcazar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monty Rogers, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Fulgencio Villalcazar made a huge save. Cassius Byrne kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 23rdth minute. Though ot was a great shot Cuatrodeocho's keeper Fulgencio Villalcazar was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. David Batuhin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Batuhin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 30 minutes into the match, David Batuhin 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 David Batuhin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Horea Băieșu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Marco Day tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fulgencio Villalcazar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 36th minute. Cuatrodeocho's Fulgencio Villalcazar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 42nd minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

50 minutes into the match, Cuatrodeocho's goal looked a bit too open when Cassius Byrne came free, but Fulgencio Villalcazar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 50 minutes into the match, Cuatrodeocho's goal looked a bit too open when Cassius Byrne came free, but Fulgencio Villalcazar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cuatrodeocho's Fulgencio Villalcazar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 51st minute of play. Fulgencio Villalcazar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cassius Byrne's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. Fulgencio Villalcazar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monty Rogers, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. When USA's Cassius Byrne in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cuatrodeocho's goalie prevented a goal. Fulgencio Villalcazar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cassius Byrne's shot from short distance in the 62nd minute. In the 63rd match minute, Cuatrodeocho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Belarmino Campos to maneuver through the defense. Fulgencio Villalcazar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cuatrodeocho made a substitution. Marco-Antonio Landa replaced Javier Maroto. Cuatrodeocho made a substitution. Iván Villafane replaced Horea Băieșu. Cuatrodeocho made a substitution. José Planes replaced Sid Wilson. A sloppy throw-in by Sam Campbell in the 68th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Cuatrodeocho's Nail Horan. Cuatrodeocho's Fulgencio Villalcazar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sam Campbell in the 72nd minute of play. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. After 81 played minutes USA got a freekick which was hit by Koby Fletcher. The audience thought a goal was coming when Iván Villafane got free with Marco Day in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Fulgencio Villalcazar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Khalid Parry in the 83rd minute of play. 85 minutes into the game, Diego Bradley threw the ball into play from the sideline. Cuatrodeocho's Belarmino Campos quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sam Campbell in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fulgencio Villalcazar saved Cuatrodeocho from getting behind. In the 89th match minute, Cuatrodeocho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iván Villafane to maneuver through the defense. 92 minutes into the game, David Batuhin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Marco Day was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Although USA had been in control for most of the match, Cuatrodeocho still came away with the win.