Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cassius Byrne took the kick off in the first half of the match. Monty Rogers got in the 9th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Jarbas Quadros handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. In the 12th minute, Turgut Soyuer left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The PREZULO FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Through an outstanding action, after 16 minutes, Jarbas Quadros successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Monty Rogers might have been able to make a better finish in the 19th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jarbas Quadros. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Monty Rogers ran back to his position shaking his head. Jacob May recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 26th minute of play forced PREZULO FC's goalkeeper Jarbas Quadros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Turgut Soyuer in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. Jarbas Quadros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 30th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 32nd minute of play forced PREZULO FC's goalkeeper Jarbas Quadros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cassius Byrne got free with Jarbas Quadros in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ana Cristina lost his temper 38 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. PREZULO FC:s Jarbas Quadros showed great skill when he stopped Cassius Byrne:s penalty. Turgut Soyuer kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After 45 minutes, Albano Jaunzuria mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PREZULO FC and the USA players grew even worse after the yellow card. Albano Jaunzuria hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. Edward Mcdonald sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Turgut Soyuer was the one to do the kick off. Edward Mcdonald kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the game, Monty Rogers cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Jarbas Quadros was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. PREZULO FC's Jarbas Quadros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassius Byrne in the 62nd minute of play. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. PREZULO FC's He Xiao was substituted for Jonathan Otto. In the 68th minute, Edward Mcdonald hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the PREZULO FC defense, Monty Rogers kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jarbas Quadros. The PREZULO FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jarbas Quadros should have stopped the shot. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. In the 76th match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabian Brown to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sam Campbell in the 79th minute of play forced PREZULO FC's goalkeeper Jarbas Quadros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isaac Ferreira in the 83rd minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jacob May took the ball and in the 84 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jarbas Quadros. Jarbas Quadros dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-1. He Xiao recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. USA's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.