Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cassius Byrne started the match with the kick off. Borys Patora made a fantastic save in the 2nd minute, when Monty Rogers sent off a good shot on target. 5 minutes into the match, Los Playmobil FC's goalkeeper Borys Patora had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cassius Byrne. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 6th minute of play forced Los Playmobil FC's goalkeeper Borys Patora to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fernando Hierro hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 9th minute of play forced Los Playmobil FC's goalkeeper Borys Patora to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Los Playmobil FC's goalkeeper Borys Patora, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cassius Byrne got free with Borys Patora in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With an all-out effort, USA's Borys Patora threw himself towards the right post 15 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Monty Rogers, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 21st minute Iwan Kolbert 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. In the 23rd match minute, Los Playmobil FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cipriano Lauren to maneuver through the defense. After 23 played minutes Los Playmobil FC got a freekick which was hit by Nicasio Rito. Los Playmobil FC's Borys Patora played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 25th minute of play. Borys Patora stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Monty Rogers's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. Iwan Kolbert struck a weak shot in the 29th 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 Los Playmobil FC. Koby Fletcher hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Los Playmobil FC's zone, Cassius Byrne stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Borys Patora came out of the goal and Cassius Byrne tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 39th minute of the match, Cassius Byrne got a very nice opportunity to score, but Borys Patora was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cipriano Lauren during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Cipriano Lauren kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. 44 minutes into the match, Cassius Byrne dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Borys Patora, 1-0. Monty Rogers fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Borys Patora having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Edmundo Mendes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Day having to interfere. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmundo Mendes in the 57th minute of play. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cipriano Lauren, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. In the 63rd 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: 2-0. Borys Patora showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 67th minute of the match. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. USA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Monty Rogers in the 70th minute. The corner led USA's Monty Rogers to fire away a dangerous shot which Borys Patora despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 71st minute USA were awarded a corner. Monty Rogers went to the cornerflag to take it. Borys Patora made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 73rd minute of play. Cipriano Lauren recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sam Campbell in the 75th minute of play forced Los Playmobil FC's goalkeeper Borys Patora to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Borys Patora showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 87th minute of the match. In the 89th minute, Ildefonso Platini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. Ildefonso Platini kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. When the referee ended the match the USA players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.