Challenge

Dragon Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cassius Byrne got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hami Toktuğ saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hami Toktuğ showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 7th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the match, Dragon Army's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Hami Toktuğ reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When USA's Monty Rogers in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Dragon Army's goalie prevented a goal. Hami Toktuğ made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Mcdonald in the 13th minute of play. Hami Toktuğ took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cassius Byrne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dragon Army's Hami Toktuğ played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monty Rogers in the 21st minute of play. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kerem Erek, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 28th minute of play forced Dragon Army's goalkeeper Hami Toktuğ to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to USA getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Fabian Brown hit a great ball. In the 35th minute Monty Rogers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hami Toktuğ saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 37 minutes into the match, Dragon Army's goal looked a bit too open when Monty Rogers came free, but Hami Toktuğ reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 张钢邦, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hami Toktuğ made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jenson Smith in the 42nd minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Felix Obeko made the kick off in the second half. Kerem Erek received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Marco Day tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Torbjörn Hellström kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Hami Toktuğ made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 56th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Felix Obeko in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Day saved USA from getting behind. Hami Toktuğ made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Cassius Byrne sent off a good shot on target. Monty Rogers received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Hami Toktuğ came out and tried to block the shot, but Monty Rogers slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 65th minute. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. Edward Mcdonald sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hami Toktuğ showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 72nd minute of the match. In the 73rd minute Sam Campbell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hami Toktuğ saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the last second Hami Toktuğ throw himself and got hold of the ball when Sam Campbell in the 73rdth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kerem Erek in the 75th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 77th minute 张钢邦 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. Hami Toktuğ made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 79th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Dragon Army's zone, Edward Mcdonald stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hami Toktuğ came out of the goal and Edward Mcdonald tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. USA's Marco Day played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kerem Erek in the 87th minute of play. Dragon Army's Hami Toktuğ proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Dragon Army from getting a goal against them. 94 minutes into the match, USA's Jenson Smith sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hami Toktuğ narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Felix Obeko had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Dragon Army fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. USA were clearly better and deserved to take the win.