Challenge

Pokulleva
Spectators: 52 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 12, VIP seats: 1) An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 5th minute of play forced Black horses's goalkeeper Valdis Felbergs to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Jakub Swierczok came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Black horses getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Jakub Swierczok hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 15th minute of play forced Black horses's goalkeeper Valdis Felbergs to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 17th 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. Valdis Felbergs took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Monty Rogers struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Valdis Felbergs didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for USA. When USA's Cassius Byrne in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Black horses's goalie prevented a goal. 32 minutes into the match, Black horses's Cipriano Sauveur sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marco Day narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Valdis Felbergs showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jenson Smith, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Valdis Felbergs made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 36th minute of play. Valdis Felbergs made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 41st minute of play. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mpenza Setlaba in the 45th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Cipriano Sauveur made the kick off in the second half. Monty Rogers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Valdis Felbergs didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Edward Mcdonald went, in the 57th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Black horses made a substitution. Atso Joenväärä replaced Jakub Swierczok. Valdis Felbergs made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 70th minute. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Valdis Felbergs made a huge save. In the 78th minute, Larry Houben hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Black horses getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Larry Houben hit a great ball. 87 minutes into the match, Black horses's goalkeeper Valdis Felbergs had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sam Campbell. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind Black horses's goalkeeper Valdis Felbergs, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Marco Baker had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 95 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Cipriano Sauveur came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 96 minutes USA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Toma Chinkov who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Black horses's George Maradona to fire away a dangerous shot which Marco Day despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball.