Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Catarino Figueira took the kick off in the first half of the match. Galen Fågel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cassius Byrne in the 15th minute. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joakim Berglund in the 16th minute of play. Galen Fågel made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Zach Harrison sent off a good shot on target. Galen Fågel 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 27th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cassius Byrne got free with Galen Fågel in the 32nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jenson Smith kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cassius Byrne to strike the kick off in the second half. Galen Fågel 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 51st minute. If Joakim Berglund had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Galen Fågel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monty Rogers in the 61st minute of play. Joakim Berglund came free with the goalkeeper in the 63rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Marco Day could save by the left post. Monty Rogers recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Galen Fågel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monty Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 74 minutes into the game, USA's Edward Mcdonald nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Galen Fågel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. 86 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Catarino Figueira came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. USA's Marco Baker was substituted for Edward Mcdonald. USA made a substitution. Khalid Parry replaced Monty Rogers. Jacob May made in the 89th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Sam Campbell. In the 92nd match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Khalid Parry to maneuver through the defense. Joakim Berglund blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marco Day having to make a save. Marco Day made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Joakim Berglund sent off a good shot on target. USA walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.