Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Ermengol Alberete made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 4th minute Socavon FC were awarded a corner. Fehmi Erdemer went to the cornerflag to take it. Socavon FC's Fehmi Erdemer was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Marco Day in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ermengol Alberete in the 12th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute, Artal Baltanas made a precise shot to the right of Marco Day. USA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Artal Baltanas in the 17th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Ermengol Alberete came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sindo Porregimon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monty Rogers, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ermengol Alberete in the 24th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ksawery Furgal 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. In the 27th minute, Pawel Kon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 31 minutes into the match, Ermengol Alberete 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 Ermengol Alberete was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Marco Day stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ermengol Alberete's shot from short distance in the 34th minute. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ermengol Alberete, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ksawery Furgal in the 37th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 40 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Ermengol Alberete came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 41 played minutes Socavon FC got a freekick which was hit by Zhu Bin Xi. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

54 minutes into the match, USA's goalkeeper Marco Day had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Artal Baltanas. Socavon FC's Artal Baltanas got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marquez Dolarea in the 60th minute of play. Marco Day was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Artal Baltanas showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 64 minute of play. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. USA's Marco Day proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save USA from getting a goal against them. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ermengol Alberete in the 76th minute of play. Sam Campbell recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Socavon FC made a substitution. Bernaldo Maquibar replaced Marquez Dolarea. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. In the 81st minute Ermengol Alberete 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. Khalid Parry received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Sindo Porregimon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 89th minute, Khalid Parry made a precise shot to the right of Sindo Porregimon. Socavon FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Sam Campbell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Chants of Socavon FC echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as USA had held the ball for most of the match.