Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) USA's Cassius Byrne 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. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Armando Gazza made a huge save. Cassius Byrne's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 7thth minute, Armando Gazza skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Juventus PTM's Armando Gazza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 8th minute of play. USA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Cassius Byrne in the 9th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raimundo Espírito Santo in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marco Day prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 13th minute of play forced Juventus PTM's goalkeeper Armando Gazza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When USA's Monty Rogers, in the 16th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for USA. After 20 played minutes Juventus PTM got a freekick which was hit by Gualter Távora. Cristinel Mihalcea kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Cassius Byrne was extremely unlucky when he, in the 22nd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. When Gualter Távora fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Juventus PTM's protests and gave Gualter Távora a yellow card for diving instead. In the 27th match minute, Juventus PTM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gualter Távora to maneuver through the defense. Armando Gazza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 28th minute of the match. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldinho Messias in the 31st minute of play. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldinho Messias in the 45th minute of play. In the 47th minute, Monty Rogers left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The USA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Yenal Tanır made a kick off. If Raimundo Espírito Santo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Armando Gazza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 61st minute of play. 64 minutes had been played when some careless play by Juventus PTM's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cassius Byrne was slow to take the kick. During this time USA's players had a chance to rest. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldinho Messias in the 67th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Juventus PTM's zone, Monty Rogers stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Armando Gazza came out of the goal and Monty Rogers tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. Juventus PTM's Petre Mitică was substituted for Vidar Albäck. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. Yenal Tanır received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Marco Day tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 85th minute, Khalid Parry made a precise shot to the right of Armando Gazza. Juventus PTM's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. In the 90th minute, Sam Campbell left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The USA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ferdinand Honcioiu in the 95th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jacob May hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. 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.