Challenge

Olympic Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Koby Wright made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Koby Wright in the 7th minute of play forced Elite™- FC Galácticos's goalkeeper Jerônimo da Cunha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th minute of the match Canada got a corner. Elite™- FC Galácticos's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Koby Wright ran over to the corner to take the kick. Jerônimo da Cunha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carter George in the 11th minute of the match. 12 minutes into the game, Atacan Rahim cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Jax Williamson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, Elite™- FC Galácticos's Jerônimo da Cunha got control of the ball when Jan Dixon tried to sneak it across the goal line. Nikos Kladogennis made in the 16th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Canada's Luka Harris. An unexpectedly hard shot by Richard Mccarthy in the 19th minute of play forced Elite™- FC Galácticos's goalkeeper Jerônimo da Cunha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 21 minutes, Richard Mccarthy managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Canada's supporters crossed their fingers, but Richard Mccarthy was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the 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 Richard Mccarthy in the 23rd minute of play. After 24 minutes Elite™- FC Galácticos's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Koby Wright who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Canada's Alfred John to a score. 1-1 in the 24th minute. Atacan Rahim's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jax Williamson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. Atacan Rahim took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jax Williamson. Jax Williamson 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. Jan Dixons short, quick shot in the 32ndth minute got Jerônimo da Cunha to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Fri Spel kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. In the 38th minute Zachary Kosmatka shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jax Williamson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Elite™- FC Galácticos booed when Canada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nate Mills didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jerônimo da Cunha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jan Dixon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Atacan Rahim kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Zachary Kosmatka fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jax Williamson having to interfere. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

If Jan Dixon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 55 minutes into the match, Elite™- FC Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Dixon came free, but Jerônimo da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Richard Mccarthy in the 56th minute of play forced Elite™- FC Galácticos's goalkeeper Jerônimo da Cunha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Canada made a substitution. Filip Edwards replaced Koby Wright. After 59 minutes Elite™- FC Galácticos's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jan Dixon who took care of the corner kick. Atacan Rahim scored 1-3 in the 63rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jax Williamson, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Canada's Theo Burton was substituted for Rohan Watson. Jerônimo da Cunha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jan Dixon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jan Dixon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Elite™- FC Galácticos's Gino Monteiro was substituted for Atacan Rahim. Elite™- FC Galácticos made a substitution. Fabian Zabrzeski replaced Zachary Kosmatka. 76 minutes into the match, Elite™- FC Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Dixon came free, but Jerônimo da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 79th minute Richard Mccarthy 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. After 80 minutes Elite™- FC Galácticos's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jan Dixon who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Canada's Prince Anderson to fire away a dangerous shot which Jerônimo da Cunha despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 81 played minutes Elite™- FC Galácticos got a freekick which was hit by Felipe Muñoz. 84 minutes into the match, Elite™- FC Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Dixon came free, but Jerônimo da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 86 minutes into the match, Prince Anderson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jerônimo da Cunha. Elite™- FC Galácticos's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Prince Anderson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. Jerônimo da Cunha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jan Dixon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 92 minutes into the game, Matheus Silva threw the ball into play from the sideline. Canada's Luka Harris quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 93rd minute Filip Edwards 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. Jerônimo da Cunha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Mccarthy, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Elite™- FC Galácticos eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.