Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Kamionka Death SquaD's Claudio Fioravanti 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. Kasper Schmeichel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zach Harrison, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kasper Schmeichel didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Zach Harrison went, in the 2nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Cruz Beckham fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Day having to interfere. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcin Fujara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcelo Ascencio hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. In the 15th minute Edward Mcdonald shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kasper Schmeichel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kamionka Death SquaD's Kasper Schmeichel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Kamionka Death SquaD from getting a goal against them. In the 21st minute Claudio Fioravanti 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. Kasper Schmeichel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 22nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Claudio Fioravanti in the 25th 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. Marcelo Ascencio hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. 38 minutes into the match, Claudio Fioravanti had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marco Day. USA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Claudio Fioravanti was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 42nd minute, Monty Rogers reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Kasper Schmeichel. The goal made the score 2-1. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claudio Fioravanti in the 45th minute of play. In the 48th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kasper Schmeichel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cassius Byrne made a kick off. In the 56th minute Claudio Fioravanti 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. Kasper Schmeichel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kamionka Death SquaD's Wincenty Rekawiczka was substituted for Jerzy Tamulewicz. Kamionka Death SquaD's Waldemar Grabowicz was substituted for Piotr Kaczorowski. In the 62nd minute of the match USA got a corner. Kamionka Death SquaD's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cassius Byrne ran over to the corner to take the kick. It was a well-played corner which Jenson Smith managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. If Cassius Byrne had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wincenty Rekawiczka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 71 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Claudio Fioravanti came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led Kamionka Death SquaD's Bernard Chludzinski to fire away a dangerous shot which Marco Day despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Claudio Fioravanti in the 78th 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. Kasper Schmeichel 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 80th minute. Kamionka Death SquaD's Kasper Schmeichel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 82nd minute of play. USA's Edward Mcdonald got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. 88 minutes into the match, Marco Baker had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Kasper Schmeichel. Kamionka Death SquaD's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Marco Baker was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Sam Campbell struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Kasper Schmeichel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for USA. Claudio Fioravanti recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Kasper Schmeichel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Khalid Parry, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. USA had played much better football throughout.