Challenge

Valinor
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Manwë Vala got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manwë Vala in the 3rd minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner led The Valar's Alfred Hajto to fire away a dangerous shot which Marco Day despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 10 minutes into the match, The Valar's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Emmanuel Canturri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 11 played minutes The Valar got a freekick which was hit by Marian Otopeanu. If Monty Rogers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 27th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emmanuel Canturri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emmanuel Canturri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 31st minute of the match. If Cristian Ozon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in USA's zone, Manwë Vala stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marco Day came out of the goal and Manwë Vala tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 42 minutes into the match, The Valar's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Emmanuel Canturri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 43rd minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emmanuel Canturri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. USA's Jenson Smith suffered a concussion after 45 minutes and had to leave the field. 45 minutes into the game, Cristian Ozon was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Valar's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave USA the free kick. Cristian Ozon hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match.

Emmanuel Canturri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 54th minute of the match. In the 56th minute Elias Mambru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Day saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aulë Vala in the 60th minute of play. In the 64th 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. In the 66th minute, Monty Rogers ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Emmanuel Canturri was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. When The Valar's Manwë Vala in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Monty Rogers in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emmanuel Canturri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sam Campbell got free with Emmanuel Canturri in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 93rd minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emmanuel Canturri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. USA's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.