Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Mekki Item made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 3rd minute of play. Mekki Item made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 6th minute. Bandung Tigers were awarded a corner in the 8th minute after USA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Wang Zheng Yun took the corner. With a little luck, Bandung Tigers's Mekki Item got control of the ball when Cassius Byrne tried to sneak it across the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Bandung Tigers's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Mcdonald came free, but Mekki Item reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mekki Item showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 17th minute of the match. If Leopoldo Azevedo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Edward Mcdonald blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mekki Item having to make a save. When Bandung Tigers's Zulkarnaen Mandaga in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 26th minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mekki Item saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leopoldo Azevedo in the 28th minute of play. Leopoldo Azevedo kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Cassius Byrne recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 35 minutes, Zulkarnaen Mandaga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bandung Tigers's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zulkarnaen Mandaga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 37 minutes into the match, Bandung Tigers's goalkeeper Mekki Item had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cassius Byrne. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leopoldo Azevedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. 38 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Bandung Tigers's Leopoldo Azevedo fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Leopoldo Azevedo kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Mekki Item showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Mcdonald in the 42nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 43rd minute of play forced Bandung Tigers's goalkeeper Mekki Item to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Bandung Tigers made a substitution. Kiki Murtopo replaced Fachri Puang. The wind increased when Zulkarnaen Mandaga made the kick off in the second half. After some careless play in the Bandung Tigers defense, Cassius Byrne kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mekki Item. The Bandung Tigers fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mekki Item should have stopped the shot. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zulkarnaen Mandaga, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Diego Bradley hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Mekki Item 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 61st minute. 65 minutes into the game, Zulkarnaen Mandaga lined in a short shot 1-1 behind a frustrated Marco Day. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zulkarnaen Mandaga in the 68th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When %teams%'s Zulkarnaen Mandaga was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 1-2 just inside the left pole, 68 minutes into the game. Marco Day was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zulkarnaen Mandaga in the 79th minute of play. 83 minutes into the game, Zulkarnaen Mandaga recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marco Day. Zulkarnaen Mandaga showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. After a rather tough play, Bandung Tigers's Cristian Saldanha got a free kick in the 88th minute. After 89 played minutes Bandung Tigers got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Saldanha. Sam Campbell took the ball and in the 90 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mekki Item. Mekki Item dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. The supporters of Bandung Tigers booed when USA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Khalid Parry didn't get a good kick on the ball. Khalid Parry kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match.