Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc's Paio York 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. After a defensive mix-up in USA's zone, Paio York stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marco Day came out of the goal and Paio York tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. David Loi 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 8th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 10th minute of play forced 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc's goalkeeper David Loi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Paio York managed to get in a good position for a shot. 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc's supporters rose to their feet, but Paio York was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marco Day breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. David Loi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 24th minute. David Loi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 35th minute of the match. 36 minutes into the game, Paio York cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Marco Day was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 39th match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacob May to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paio York in the 41st minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 45 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Paolo-César Maldini came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc's David Loi got control of the ball when Cassius Byrne tried to sneak it across the goal line. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cassius Byrne to strike the kick off in the second half. David Loi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 54th minute of play forced 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc's goalkeeper David Loi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. David Loi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Monty Rogers's shot from short distance in the 55th minute. David Loi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 58 minutes into the match, 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Jenson Smith came free, but David Loi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc made a substitution. Wang Li Mo replaced Ðukan Braga. In the 63rd minute Paolo-César Maldini 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. David Loi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 71st minute of play. Monty Rogers's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but David Loi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. In the 80th match minute, 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Li Bin to maneuver through the defense. 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc's Daniel Tschida was substituted for Paio York. After 82 played minutes 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc got a freekick which was hit by Li Bin. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marco Baker in the 85th minute of play forced 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc's goalkeeper David Loi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc's goalkeeper David Loi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of USA booed when 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abel Pitin didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 91st minute Khalid Parry shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Loi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Raphael Moore hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. 『盛世メ名門』夏天SuMmEr 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.