Challenge

Rapid Giulesti
Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) James Batistuta made the kick off and thus started the match. Glenn Fyfe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cassius Byrne in the 4th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, A4p FC Gad's Marco Day threw himself towards the right post 8 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from King Scorpio, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 10 minutes into the game, Cassius Byrne cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Glenn Fyfe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alessandro Del Piero got free with Marco Day in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by King Scorpio in the 15th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute of the match A4p FC Gad 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. Marcin Pachucki ran over to the corner to take the kick. Dumitru Purcărete struck a weak shot in the 24th 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 A4p FC Gad. Glenn Fyfe stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cassius Byrne's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. The audience was convinced that Cassius Byrne's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Glenn Fyfe was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. Glenn Fyfe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Glenn Fyfe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 36th minute of play. Cassius Byrne recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 41st match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jenson Smith to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by 邱振广 during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 邱振广 kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. 47 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Cassius Byrne made the kick off in the second half. Glenn Fyfe was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Edward Mcdonald showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 53 minute of play. Monty Rogers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 60th minute King Scorpio 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. A4p FC Gad's Anfilogino Manzi was substituted for Erasmo Damião. In the 62nd minute A4p FC Gad were awarded a corner. Marcin Pachucki went to the cornerflag to take it. After a rather tough play, A4p FC Gad's King Scorpio got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from King Scorpio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to A4p FC Gad getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Iulian Berceanu hit a great ball. A4p FC Gad's Gică Busuioc was substituted for James Batistuta. A collision led to A4p FC Gad getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Iulian Berceanu hit a great ball. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. After a rather tough play, USA's Sam Campbell got a free kick in the 78th minute. King Scorpio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Marco Day tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Glenn Fyfe made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Sam Campbell sent off a good shot on target. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gică Busuioc in the 87th minute of the match. Glenn Fyfe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Khalid Parry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gică Busuioc in the 91st 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gică Busuioc in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. Olle Olsson charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Olle Olsson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 93 played minutes A4p FC Gad got a freekick which was hit by Olle Olsson. A4p FC Gad's defense didn't have a chance, in the 94th minute, when Sam Campbell scored to the left of an out of position Glenn Fyfe, making the score, 2-3. When the final whistle sounded USA left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than A4p FC Gad.