Challenge

Gothic Souls Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cassius Byrne started the match with the kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Gothic Souls's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Lemi Uğurlubey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 6 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Erhan Ascı came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Levent Itzov hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. In the 13th minute USA were awarded a corner. Cassius Byrne went to the cornerflag to take it. USA's Cassius Byrne was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Lemi Uğurlubey in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Cassius Byrne's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lemi Uğurlubey read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tamer Özgu in the 16th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 21 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Tamer Özgu came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tamer Özgu in the 25th minute of play. Erhan Ascı could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by D.J. 赵云 in the 30th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when D.J. 赵云 got free with Marco Day in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erhan Ascı in the 37th minute of play. Gothic Souls's Lemi Uğurlubey played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassius Byrne in the 39th minute of play. Lemi Uğurlubey 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 44th minute. After a rather tough play, USA's Jenson Smith got a free kick in the 45th minute. The supporters of USA booed when Gothic Souls was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erhan Ascı didn't get a good kick on the ball. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Erhan Ascı to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52ndth minute of the game Cassius Byrne who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gothic Souls's Lemi Uğurlubey was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 53rd minute of the match USA got a corner. Gothic Souls's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cassius Byrne ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Zach Harrison almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Gothic Souls's Lemi Uğurlubey did a great save. After 55 played minutes Gothic Souls got a freekick which was hit by Erdinç Sarıalp. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from D.J. 赵云 in the 60th minute of the match. Ege Nesip hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tamer Özgu in the 64th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tamer Özgu in the 66th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 66th match minute, Gothic Souls was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Levent Itzov to maneuver through the defense. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. A collision led to Gothic Souls getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Levent Itzov hit a great ball. When Roque Miliano came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the Gothic Souls fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Roque Miliano couldn't finish the play. Gothic Souls's Aytek İmar was substituted for Tamer Özgu. Filomeno Olivos kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. 78 minutes into the game, Sam Campbell recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lemi Uğurlubey. Sam Campbell showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. In the 80th minute Sam Campbell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lemi Uğurlubey saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lemi Uğurlubey showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Khalid Parry, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Gothic Souls's Lemi Uğurlubey played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Khalid Parry in the 88th minute of play. In a very dangerous position, a player in USA fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 89th minute. Penalty! Filomeno Olivos placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! In the 93rd match minute, Gothic Souls was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lovis Schobel to maneuver through the defense. 94 minutes into the game, Khalid Parry lined in a short shot 0-2 behind a frustrated Lemi Uğurlubey. 97 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Erhan Ascı came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match was over USA could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Gothic Souls throughout the match.