Challenge

Giulesti Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) FC Buciumii's Petru Plopeanu started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The supporters of FC Buciumii booed when Germany was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albin Holweck didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 8th minute, Frank Sachs made a precise shot to the right of Aurelian Ştiubei. FC Buciumii's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 10th match minute, FC Buciumii was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sorin Răducu to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute of the game Sorin Răducu made a throw-in which Laurențiu Taşcău played forward. 16 minutes into the match, FC Buciumii's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Sachs came free, but Aurelian Ştiubei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Frank Sachs sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Frank Sachs in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aurelian Ştiubei prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 24 played minutes FC Buciumii got a freekick which was hit by Sorin Răducu. In the 33rd minute of the match Albin Holweck shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aurelian Ştiubei showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Sorin Răducu hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. 41 minutes in the game Marin Rada did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Laurențiu Taşcău. Sebastian Giubelean's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tommy Kahn read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Germany's Adrian Dreifuss got a free kick in the 43rd minute. After recieving a nice pass, FC Buciumii's Luca Magherescu tried to score from far away in the 44th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Frank Sachs made the kick off in the second half. In the 59th minute, Adrian Dreifuss hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 61 minutes into the game, Sebastian Giubelean was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Buciumii's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Germany the free kick. A collision led to FC Buciumii getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Sebastian Giubelean hit a great ball. After some careless play in the FC Buciumii defense, Frank Sachs kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Aurelian Ştiubei. The FC Buciumii fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Aurelian Ştiubei should have stopped the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Frank Sachs managed to get in a good position for a shot. Germany's supporters rose to their feet, but Frank Sachs was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aurelian Ştiubei breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 74th minute, Frank Sachs got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 77 minutes into the game, Frank Sachs recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aurelian Ştiubei. Frank Sachs showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-6. After having played for 84 minutes, Frank Sachs managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Germany's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frank Sachs was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sorin Răducu kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Marin Rada made in the 89th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Laurențiu Taşcău however managed to control. In the 89th minute, Sorin Răducu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Albin Holweck sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 92 minutes, Frank Sachs managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Germany's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frank Sachs was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Petru Plopeanu managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Buciumii's supporters rose to their feet, but Petru Plopeanu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tommy Kahn breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.