Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Celso Cruz took the kick off in the first half of the match. Urko FC's Celso Cruz got a good chance for a goal in the 3rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Celso Cruz in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. Urko FC 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. Celso Cruz took the corner. John Volkertsen was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. After a rather tough play, USA's Diego Bradley got a free kick in the 12th minute. Sebastián Torrico 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 15th minute. 15 minutes into the game, Oran Gutti was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Urko FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave USA the free kick. In the 16th match minute, Urko FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oran Gutti to maneuver through the defense. 17 minutes into the match, Urko FC's goalkeeper Sebastián Torrico had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edward Mcdonald. Celso Cruz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marco Day having to make a save. Cassius Byrne received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Sebastián Torrico tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 26 minutes into the match, Celso Cruz notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of USA's Marco Day. Marco Day was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edward Mcdonald in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sebastián Torrico prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sebastián Torrico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of USA booed when Urko FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. John Volkertsen didn't get a good kick on the ball. 45 minutes into the match, Urko FC's Celso Cruz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marco Day narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 48thth minute of the game Celso Cruz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but USA's Marco Day was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Urko FC made a substitution. Filomeno Kauldi replaced Oran Gutti. Urko FC made a substitution. Igor Baudelio replaced Cordaro Domenech. The wind increased when Cassius Byrne made the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes had been played when some careless play by USA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Filomeno Kauldi was slow to take the kick. During this time Urko FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Filomeno Kauldi almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but USA's Marco Day did a great save. After 56 played minutes Urko FC got a freekick which was hit by John Volkertsen. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denis Alonso in the 61st minute of play. Sebastián Torrico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 68 minutes into the match, Urko FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cassius Byrne came free, but Sebastián Torrico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 70 minutes into the game, Denis Alonso cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Marco Day was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 75th minute of play forced Urko FC's goalkeeper Sebastián Torrico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Sam Campbell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. USA's Khalid Parry was substituted for Monty Rogers. Sebastián Torrico showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Khalid Parry in the 86th 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 Urko FC's goalie prevented a goal. 88 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Denis Alonso came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Urko FC's Sebastián Torrico played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sam Campbell in the 91st minute of play. Sebastián Torrico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Khalid Parry, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Khalid Parry in the 95th minute of play forced Urko FC's goalkeeper Sebastián Torrico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sebastián Torrico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Khalid Parry, who was totally free with the ball in the 98th minute. When the final whistle went the supporters of Urko FC were delighted that their team had defeated the much more dominant USA side.