Challenge

National Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ashley Ross kicked off to start the match. After some careless play in the U21 England defense, Albert Fitzgerald kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Lennie Rusby. The U21 England fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Lennie Rusby should have stopped the shot. When Eduard Micineanu fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CAFC1905's protests and gave Eduard Micineanu a yellow card for diving instead. Eduard Micineanu hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Lennie Rusby made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albert Fitzgerald in the 11th minute of play. Lennie Rusby took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albert Fitzgerald, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albert Fitzgerald in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lennie Rusby prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, CAFC1905's Leandro Gombal got control of the ball when Alastair Dunn tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 25th minute Aithan Dalahl shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lennie Rusby saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lennie Rusby made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albert Fitzgerald in the 26th minute of play. Leandro Gombal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tyler Morton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the match, U21 England's goal looked a bit too open when Albert Fitzgerald came free, but Lennie Rusby reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd minute U21 England were awarded a corner. Marc Armstrong went to the cornerflag to take it. Alastair Dunn kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. In the 36th minute Eduard Micineanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lennie Rusby saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 39 minutes into the match, U21 England's goal looked a bit too open when Eduard Micineanu came free, but Lennie Rusby reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Urbasa Uria made a great header on CAFC1905's corner, it was just that U21 England's Lennie Rusby managed to reach the ball for a save.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Eduard Micineanu to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Jan Thomas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 56 in the game by Albert Fitzgerald from a close distance when the talented Lennie Rusby managed to make a qualified save. U21 England's players were relieved. 57 minutes had been played when some careless play by U21 England's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Urbasa Uria was slow to take the kick. During this time CAFC1905's players had a chance to rest. The corner led CAFC1905's Urbasa Uria to fire away a dangerous shot which Lennie Rusby despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 58 minutes into the match, CAFC1905's goal looked a bit too open when Alastair Dunn came free, but Leandro Gombal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, U21 England's Lennie Rusby got control of the ball when Albert Fitzgerald tried to sneak it across the goal line. 65 minutes into the match, CAFC1905's goal looked a bit too open when Ashley Ross came free, but Leandro Gombal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. U21 England's defense didn't have a chance, in the 66th minute, when Eduard Micineanu scored to the left of an out of position Lennie Rusby, making the score, 0-2. U21 England's Matty Tinker was substituted for Jamal Higgins. U21 England made a substitution. Albert Yorke replaced Ross Clark. When U21 England's Alastair Dunn in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CAFC1905's goalie prevented a goal. In the 78th minute Ashley Ross shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leandro Gombal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 81 minutes into the match, CAFC1905's goal looked a bit too open when Matty Tinker came free, but Leandro Gombal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matty Tinker in the 85th minute of play forced CAFC1905's goalkeeper Leandro Gombal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 88th minute Matty Tinker shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leandro Gombal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 89 minutes into the match, U21 England's goal looked a bit too open when Eduard Micineanu came free, but Lennie Rusby reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leandro Gombal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matty Tinker, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. CAFC1905 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.