Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Santiago Simon got the match started through his kick off. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santiago Simon in the 3rd minute of play. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santiago Simon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cassius Byrne came free with the goalkeeper in the 17th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Franc Armani could save by the left post. Franc Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 21st minute of play. Monty Rogers could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Franc Armani made a huge save. In the 31st 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. Santiago Simon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marco Day read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. 39 minutes into the game, Raphael Moore threw the ball into play from the sideline. Invisible's Segundo Jakes quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Franc Armani made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 41st minute. After a rather tough play, USA's Cassius Byrne got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Raphael Moore made in the 45th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Cassius Byrne however managed to control. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cassius Byrne made a kick off. In the 57th minute, Cassius Byrne made a precise shot to the right of Franc Armani. Invisible's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. 64 minutes in the game Raphael Moore did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Cassius Byrne. After 65 minutes of play, USA's Cassius Byrne made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Franc Armani was left in no man's land by his defense there! USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. When Invisible's Nicolas De La Cruz in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 77thth minute of the game Monty Rogers who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Invisible's Franc Armani was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Lucas Beltrán who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 79thth minute tested the skills of Marco Day when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 82 minutes into the game, Sam Campbell cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Franc Armani was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. If Sam Campbell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some careless play in the Invisible defense, Khalid Parry kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Franc Armani. The Invisible fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Franc Armani should have stopped the shot. Invisible's Franc Armani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sam Campbell in the 95th minute of play. USA walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.