Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) ÑOQUIS 29 FC's René Jacobsen 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. When Efrain Natal fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ÑOQUIS 29 FC's protests and gave Efrain Natal a yellow card for diving instead. In the 9th minute, Melquiades Balasi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ÑOQUIS 29 FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 20th minute of the match, but Enzo Del Pizzo made a huge save. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Efrain Natal, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. 33 minutes had been played when some careless play by USA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Melquiades Balasi was slow to take the kick. During this time ÑOQUIS 29 FC's players had a chance to rest. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edward Mcdonald got free with Enzo Del Pizzo in the 39th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 45 minutes, Efrain Natal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ÑOQUIS 29 FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Efrain Natal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

ÑOQUIS 29 FC made a substitution. Yılmaz Gülerce replaced Nunez Indar. Enzo Del Pizzo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edward Mcdonald, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. The supporters of USA booed when ÑOQUIS 29 FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ciro Loramendi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Enzo Del Pizzo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Mcdonald, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 59 minutes ÑOQUIS 29 FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Cassius Byrne who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Diego Bradley got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Enzo Del Pizzo quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 62nd minute, Melquiades Balasi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 72nd minute, ÑOQUIS 29 FC's Timoteo Ioritz ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Marco Day. Marco Day yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. 77 minutes into the game, Timoteo Ioritz recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marco Day. Timoteo Ioritz showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marco Baker in the 82nd minute of play forced ÑOQUIS 29 FC's goalkeeper Enzo Del Pizzo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Enzo Del Pizzo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marco Baker, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Timoteo Ioritz's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Marco Day firmly grabbed it by the left post. Diego Bradley kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. USA's Khalid Parry got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Enzo Del Pizzo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sam Campbell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sam Campbell took the ball and in the 97 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Enzo Del Pizzo. Enzo Del Pizzo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. ÑOQUIS 29 FC were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over USA's much stronger midfield.