Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) USA's Cassius Byrne started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Sandu Vlaicu 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 9th minute. Sandu Vlaicu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cassius Byrne went, in the 16th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. 19 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when İrfan Attar came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 20th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sandu Vlaicu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sandu Vlaicu 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 23rd minute. Sandu Vlaicu 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 24th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by İrfan Attar in the 27th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 29th minute of the match FC Urzicuța got a corner. USA's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cristi Chivu ran over to the corner to take the kick. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aurel Beldeanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. İrfan Attar'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 36th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers İrfan Attar in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. FC Urzicuța's Sandu Vlaicu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 40th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Monty Rogers managed to get in a good position for a shot. USA's supporters rose to their feet, but Monty Rogers was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sandu Vlaicu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 46th minute, İrfan Attar made a precise shot to the right of Marco Day. USA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. İrfan Attar was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute of the match, Aurel Beldeanu got a very nice opportunity to score, but Marco Day was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Kulabhusana Karabashlykov hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. İrfan Attar'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 55th minute of play. The throw-in from Diego Bradley in the 60th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by FC Urzicuța's Senne Rondou. Sandu Vlaicu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 63rd minute of the match. The USA fans' excitement grew in the 64th match minute when USA's Cassius Byrne looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Sandu Vlaicu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sandu Vlaicu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 76th minute of the match. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. USA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jenson Smith in the 79th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aurel Beldeanu got free with Marco Day in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 90th minute, Kulabhusana Karabashlykov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sandu Vlaicu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Baker, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. USA walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.