Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ahmet İlke Ertüze took the kick off in the first half of the match. Cassius Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Dorel Bolborici made a huge save. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Cassius Byrne managed to get in a good position for a shot. USA's supporters rose to their feet, but Cassius Byrne was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dorel Bolborici breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Ahmet İlke Ertüze had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 14 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Ahmet İlke Ertüze came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edward Mcdonald hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Ahmet İlke Ertüze might have been able to make a better finish in the 19th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marco Day. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ahmet İlke Ertüze ran back to his position shaking his head. 19 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Ahmet İlke Ertüze came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ahmet İlke Ertüze, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goalkeeper Dorel Bolborici, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 24th minute Ahmet İlke Ertüze 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. 24 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Ahmet İlke Ertüze came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dorel Bolborici made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 29th minute of play. Dorel Bolborici took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. USA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Cassius Byrne in the 37th minute. When USA's Monty Rogers in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Monty Rogers in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dorel Bolborici saved ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ from getting behind. The supporters of USA booed when ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erivaldo Gomes didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s Gabriel Cristian got a free kick in the 47th minute. After some careless play in the ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ defense, Monty Rogers kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dorel Bolborici. The ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dorel Bolborici should have stopped the shot. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

If Cassius Byrne had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Cassius Byrne had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 61st minute of play forced ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goalkeeper Dorel Bolborici to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dorel Bolborici made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 65th minute of play. USA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Cassius Byrne in the 66th minute. In the 68th minute Ahmet İlke Ertüze 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. 70 minutes into the match, ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goal looked a bit too open when Jenson Smith came free, but Dorel Bolborici reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 72nd match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cassius Byrne to maneuver through the defense. USA made a substitution. Sam Campbell replaced Cassius Byrne. A collision led to USA getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Cassius Byrne hit a great ball. USA made a substitution. Marco Baker replaced Edward Mcdonald. 80 minutes in the game Diego Bradley did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Khalid Parry. ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s Dorel Bolborici played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Khalid Parry in the 82nd minute of play. Dorel Bolborici showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sam Campbell in the 85th minute of the match. Dorel Bolborici showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sam Campbell, 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 ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goalkeeper Dorel Bolborici to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 96th minute Khalid Parry shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dorel Bolborici saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. USA had played much better football throughout.