Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rodney Lindov in the 3rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, USA's Fabian Brown got a free kick in the 5th minute. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodney Lindov in the 6th minute of play. 6 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Rodney Lindov came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sitthachat Jampeehom made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 10th minute. With a little luck, Gavião Kyikatejê's Sitthachat Jampeehom got control of the ball when Monty Rogers tried to sneak it across the goal line. Colin Booth kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Sitthachat Jampeehom made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Cassius Byrne sent off a good shot on target. In the 26th minute of the match Gavião Kyikatejê got a corner. USA's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Miroslaw Dobilas ran over to the corner to take the kick. If Edward Mcdonald had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Miroslaw Dobilas struck a weak shot in the 37th 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 Gavião Kyikatejê. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miguel Zuasnabar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sitthachat Jampeehom was out of position in the 44 minute of play, and Cassius Byrne capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Cassius Byrne really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Rodney Lindov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Gavião Kyikatejê's Miguel Zuasnabar was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 51st play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Miguel Zuasnabar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. In the 56th minute, Rodney Lindov ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marco Day was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. 60 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Zuasnabar came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 61 minutes into the match, USA's goalkeeper Marco Day had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rodney Lindov. A hard shot 61 in the game by Miguel Zuasnabar from a close distance when the talented Marco Day managed to make a qualified save. USA's players were relieved. Miguel Zuasnabar might have been able to make a better finish in the 66th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marco Day. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Miguel Zuasnabar ran back to his position shaking his head. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. In the 70th minute João Vítor Bittencourt 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. Sitthachat Jampeehom showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sam Campbell, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. Sitthachat Jampeehom made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Khalid Parry in the 79th minute of play. Miguel Zuasnabar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Miguel Zuasnabar tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marco Day didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Gavião Kyikatejê's João Vítor Bittencourt shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-3 in the ordered_time% minute. Rodney Lindov's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 83rdth minute, Marco Day skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Marco Day made an important save on a dangerous shot by Miguel Zuasnabar in the 87th minute. Sitthachat Jampeehom showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sam Campbell, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. A collision led to USA getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Jenson Smith hit a great ball. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see USA lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.