Challenge

Ricoh Colliseum
Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Canada's Koby Wright 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. 8 minutes into the match, Canada's goal looked a bit too open when Gino Goldstein came free, but Jax Williamson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Toronto Marlies FC's Gigel Bucur got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jax Williamson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gigel Bucur in the 14th minute of play. A hard shot 16 in the game by Gigel Bucur from a close distance when the talented Jax Williamson managed to make a qualified save. Canada's players were relieved. Gigel Bucurs short, quick shot in the 16thth minute got Jax Williamson to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Anfilogino Amicone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rohan Watson, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. In the 39th minute, Rohan Watson made a precise shot to the right of Anfilogino Amicone. Toronto Marlies FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind Canada's goalkeeper Jax Williamson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Tracy Narcisse fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Toronto Marlies FC's protests and gave Tracy Narcisse a yellow card for diving instead. Tracy Narcisse kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Anfilogino Amicone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rohan Watson in the 46th minute of play. Yetkiner Şems kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Canada's goalkeeper Jax Williamson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 55 minutes into the game, Richard Mccarthy threw the ball into play from the sideline. Toronto Marlies FC's Tracy Narcisse quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The supporters of Canada booed when Toronto Marlies FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tracy Narcisse didn't get a good kick on the ball. Canada made a substitution. Filip Edwards replaced Koby Wright. In the 56th match minute, Toronto Marlies FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tracy Narcisse to maneuver through the defense. Filip Edwards could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Anfilogino Amicone made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rohan Watson in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anfilogino Amicone prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gerard Pique kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Toronto Marlies FC made a substitution. Ian Pansby replaced Daniel Passarelli. Toronto Marlies FC's Noel Hamlin was substituted for Fatsali Bedirhan. Canada made a substitution. Prince Anderson replaced Carter George. After a rather tough play, Toronto Marlies FC's Gerard Pique got a free kick in the 70th minute. 76 minutes into the match, Toronto Marlies FC's Gigel Bucur sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jax Williamson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a little luck, Toronto Marlies FC's Anfilogino Amicone got control of the ball when Luka Harris tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tracy Narcisse kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Toronto Marlies FC's Qin Xing Shu was substituted for Tomas Ånger. Tracy Narcisse kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Anfilogino Amicone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jan Dixon in the 87th minute of play. Anfilogino Amicone stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Filip Edwards's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. Canada played a much better game than Toronto Marlies FC and deserved their victory. The Toronto Marlies FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.