Challenge

Bucura
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Özen Mukremin made the kick off and thus started the match. Nechifor Zeciu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 3rd minute of play. In the 9th 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. Nechifor Zeciu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the game, Monty Rogers cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Nechifor Zeciu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Nechifor Zeciu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 26th minute of the match. Özen Mukremin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 33 minutes into the game, USA's Monty Rogers nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nechifor Zeciu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Bucura made a substitution. Mikolaj Roman replaced Erasmo Neiva. The referee gave USA a penalty, 46 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Cassius Byrne, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Bucura's Nechifor Zeciu. 0-3.

Bucura made a substitution. Carlomagno Nunez replaced Özen Mukremin. The wind increased when Cassius Byrne made the kick off in the second half. Carlomagno Nunez'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 57th minute of play. Bucura's Nechifor Zeciu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 59th minute of play. Cassius Byrne fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nechifor Zeciu having to interfere. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Nechifor Zeciu made a huge save. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlomagno Nunez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nechifor Zeciu was out of position in the 70 minute of play, and Edward Mcdonald capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Edward Mcdonald really showed his touch with that goal: 0-4. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. Bucura's Nechifor Zeciu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save Bucura from getting a goal against them. Zach Harrison could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Nechifor Zeciu made a huge save. Bucura's Nechifor Zeciu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 92nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Monty Rogers in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nechifor Zeciu saved Bucura from getting behind. 95 minutes into the match, Bucura's goalkeeper Nechifor Zeciu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sam Campbell. Nechifor Zeciu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sam Campbell in the 95th minute of the match. USA's Edward Mcdonald challenged an opponent after 96 minutes. The hit was so bad that he suffered a foot injury. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aresti Tello during the 96th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Aresti Tello kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. In the 98th match minute, Bucura was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aresti Tello to maneuver through the defense. The Bucura fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. USA were clearly better and deserved to take the win.