Challenge

Cloud Park
Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Anıl Cenk Tanacan kicked off to start the match. Sven-Ove Björkqvist'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 3rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Black Cloud FC's Sven-Ove Björkqvist got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Anıl Cenk Tanacan kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 8th minute of play forced Black Cloud FC's goalkeeper Tolga Kural to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sven-Ove Björkqvist struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Marco Day didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Black Cloud FC. The supporters of Black Cloud FC booed when USA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zach Harrison didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anıl Cenk Tanacan might have been able to make a better finish in the 20th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marco Day. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Anıl Cenk Tanacan ran back to his position shaking his head. Marco Day made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Anıl Cenk Tanacan sent off a good shot on target. When Black Cloud FC's Anıl Cenk Tanacan in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 21st minute of play forced Black Cloud FC's goalkeeper Tolga Kural to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Black Cloud FC were awarded a corner in the 25th minute after USA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sven-Ove Björkqvist took the corner. Tolga Kural showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cassius Byrne, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Tolga Kural made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne 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 Anıl Cenk Tanacan in the 32nd minute of play. Tolga Kural took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Mcdonald, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Anıl Cenk Tanacan came up free with the goalie in the 36th minute, the Black Cloud FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Anıl Cenk Tanacan couldn't finish the play. After having played for 39 minutes, Cassius Byrne managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. USA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cassius Byrne was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 41 minutes into the game, Raphael Moore threw the ball into play from the sideline. Black Cloud FC's Aldo Campitelli quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 45 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Sven-Ove Björkqvist came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day made a fantastic save in the 46th minute, when Anıl Cenk Tanacan sent off a good shot on target. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cassius Byrne made a kick off. Tolga Kural showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 55th minute of the match. Jenson Smith made a great header on USA's corner, it was just that Black Cloud FC's Tolga Kural managed to reach the ball for a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sven-Ove Björkqvist in the 65th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 65th match minute, Black Cloud FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dionisio Pereyra to maneuver through the defense. Black Cloud FC made a substitution. Stefan Motyl replaced Anıl Cenk Tanacan. Black Cloud FC's Hayati Seyyid was substituted for Sven-Ove Björkqvist. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. A collision led to Black Cloud FC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Dionisio Pereyra hit a great ball. Tolga Kural took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stefan Motyl fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Day having to interfere. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. Black Cloud FC's Tolga Kural played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sam Campbell in the 77th minute of play. In the 82nd match minute, Black Cloud FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romulo Cordarell to maneuver through the defense. Tolga Kural took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Khalid Parry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 83rd minute Khalid Parry shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tolga Kural saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Hayati Seyyid's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marco Day was relentless in the 85th minute of the game. 85 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Stefan Motyl came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Stefan Motyl took the ball and in the 85 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marco Day. Marco Day dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Tolga Kural showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Baker, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. In the 89thth minute of the game Marco Baker who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Black Cloud FC's Tolga Kural was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 91 minutes into the game, USA's Sam Campbell nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tolga Kural made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 93rd minute Sam Campbell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tolga Kural saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stefan Motyl, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. USA were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.