Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cassius Byrne started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jerônimo da Cunha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 2 minutes into the match, Elite™- FC Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Cassius Byrne came free, but Jerônimo da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 9 minutes into the game, Atacan Rahim cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Marco Day was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jerônimo da Cunha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elite™- FC Galácticos's Atacan Rahim got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to Elite™- FC Galácticos getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Maël Zapata hit a great ball. 21 minutes into the match, Elite™- FC Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Mcdonald came free, but Jerônimo da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jerônimo da Cunha stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Monty Rogers's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Atacan Rahim in the 26th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Atacan Rahim's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marco Day was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Atacan Rahim, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Jerônimo da Cunha 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 31st minute. 35 minutes into the match, Elite™- FC Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Cassius Byrne came free, but Jerônimo da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Atacan Rahim's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marco Day was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. After 38 played minutes Elite™- FC Galácticos got a freekick which was hit by Atacan Rahim. With a little luck, Elite™- FC Galácticos's Jerônimo da Cunha got control of the ball when Cassius Byrne tried to sneak it across the goal line. Monty Rogers struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Jerônimo da Cunha didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for USA. After 46 played minutes USA got a freekick which was hit by Diego Bradley. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Atacan Rahim took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marco Day. Marco Day dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Jerônimo da Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 54th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 56 minutes, Marco Day successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Jerônimo da Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 57th minute of play. If Monty Rogers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jerônimo da Cunha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cassius Byrne, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Elite™- FC Galácticos's Jerônimo da Cunha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 64th minute of play. Elite™- FC Galácticos's Jerônimo da Cunha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassius Byrne in the 73rd minute of play. In the 76th match minute, Elite™- FC Galácticos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fri Spel to maneuver through the defense. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. Elite™- FC Galácticos's Gino Monteiro was substituted for Atacan Rahim. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. Elite™- FC Galácticos's Zachary Kosmatka was substituted for Luiz Paulo Seco. Elite™- FC Galácticos made a substitution. Fabian Zabrzeski replaced Nikos Kladogennis. The supporters of USA booed when Elite™- FC Galácticos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fri Spel didn't get a good kick on the ball. 78 minutes into the match, Elite™- FC Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Khalid Parry came free, but Jerônimo da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gino Monteiro in the 82nd minute of the match. When USA's Khalid Parry in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Elite™- FC Galácticos's goalie prevented a goal. Elite™- FC Galácticos's Jerônimo da Cunha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Khalid Parry in the 89th minute of play. Jerônimo da Cunha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Khalid Parry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, USA's Marco Day got control of the ball when Zachary Kosmatka tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to USA getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Jenson Smith hit a great ball. The USA manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Elite™- FC Galácticos to win.