Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jonas Hautot got the match started through his kick off. Güray Orcan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edward Mcdonald, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cassius Byrne got free with Güray Orcan in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some careless play in the La mano de D10S defense, Cassius Byrne kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Güray Orcan. The La mano de D10S fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Güray Orcan should have stopped the shot. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonas Hautot in the 17th minute of the match. Cassius Byrne fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Güray Orcan having to interfere. 23 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Jonas Hautot came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. La mano de D10S's Güray Orcan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 29th minute of play. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonas Hautot in the 32nd minute of play. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonas Hautot in the 33rd minute of the match. 35 minutes had been played when some careless play by USA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Dacian Turlea was slow to take the kick. During this time La mano de D10S's players had a chance to rest. The corner led La mano de D10S's Bautista Riba to fire away a dangerous shot which Marco Day despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. La mano de D10S's Güray Orcan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 40th minute of play. After having played for 43 minutes, Monty Rogers managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. USA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Monty Rogers was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 46 played minutes USA got a freekick which was hit by Zach Harrison. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Jonas Hautot managed to get in a good position for a shot. La mano de D10S's supporters rose to their feet, but Jonas Hautot was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marco Day breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

In the 51st match minute, La mano de D10S was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dacian Turlea to maneuver through the defense. Güray Orcan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Diego Bradley fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored USA's protests and gave Diego Bradley a yellow card for diving instead. Diego Bradley hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. 57 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Jonas Hautot came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. La mano de D10S were awarded a corner in the 58th minute after USA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dacian Turlea took the corner. In the 59th minute of the match La mano de D10S 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. Dacian Turlea ran over to the corner to take the kick. After some careless play in the La mano de D10S defense, Monty Rogers kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Güray Orcan. The La mano de D10S fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Güray Orcan should have stopped the shot. La mano de D10S made a substitution. Pierre Malet replaced Carmelo Puyol. 66 minutes into the match, La mano de D10S's goal looked a bit too open when Cassius Byrne came free, but Güray Orcan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. Marco Day had great luck who in the 69thth minute grab hold of the ball when Pierre Malet from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Arman Ersan hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 80th minute of play forced La mano de D10S's goalkeeper Güray Orcan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Güray Orcan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jacob May's shot from short distance in the 87th minute. USA's Monty Rogers suffered a sore thigh after 89 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Mateusz Cash charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mateusz Cash the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 91st match minute, La mano de D10S was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mateusz Cash to maneuver through the defense. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pierre Malet, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. USA walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.