Challenge

Europe Stadium
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Parque Europa FC's Froilan Reyes 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. Parque Europa FC's Samuel Ryynänen quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Diego Bradley, made in the 7th minute of the game. Parque Europa FC were awarded a corner in the 10th minute after USA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Samuel Ryynänen took the corner. Samuel Ryynänen made a great header on Parque Europa FC's corner, it was just that USA's Marco Day managed to reach the ball for a save. Luis Täger 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 12th minute. After 14 minutes Parque Europa FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Cassius Byrne who took care of the corner kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Froilan Reyes in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Froilan Reyes in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lionel-Andrés Messi in the 25th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lionel-Andrés Messi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Marco Day made a huge save. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 29th minute, but Marco Day got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving USA hanging dry this time. The Parque Europa FC fans' excitement grew in the 29th match minute when Parque Europa FC's Froilan Reyes looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 32 minutes into the game, USA's Edward Mcdonald nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Luis Täger made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Luis Täger made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 35th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Parque Europa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Luis Täger reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lionel-Andrés Messi struck a weak shot in the 38th 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 Parque Europa FC. Parque Europa FC's Luis Täger played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassius Byrne in the 39th minute of play. Atahan Balyemez hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cassius Byrne was the one to do the kick off. Parque Europa FC's Samuel Ryynänen managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Diego Bradley in the 51 minute of the game. With 54 minutes on the clock, Koby Fletcher commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 54 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for USA! An unexpectedly hard shot by Froilan Reyes in the 56th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Parque Europa FC made a substitution. Coronel Castro replaced Lionel-Andrés Messi. Parque Europa FC's Samuel Ryynänen quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Jenson Smith, made in the 63rd minute of the game. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. Diego Bradley got a throw-in 72 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Monty Rogers. 74 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Aureliano Soto came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aureliano Soto might have been able to make a better finish in the 77th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marco Day. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Aureliano Soto ran back to his position shaking his head. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aureliano Soto in the 77th minute of the match. 79 minutes into the match, Parque Europa FC's goalkeeper Luis Täger had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edward Mcdonald. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aureliano Soto in the 80th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Diego Bradley hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. In the 83rd match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Bradley to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aureliano Soto in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marco Day prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Parque Europa FC fans' excitement grew in the 87th match minute when Parque Europa FC's Aureliano Soto looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Luis Täger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Khalid Parry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. USA were awarded a corner in the 95th minute after Parque Europa FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jenson Smith took the corner. Parque Europa FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though USA had controlled the match.