Challenge

P. Alexandru Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Traian Brăiloiu started the match with the kick off. After 2 played minutes Portugal got a freekick which was hit by Bruno Bastos. In the 4th match minute, F.C. YKE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yao Xing Chao to maneuver through the defense. Felix Leahu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Viriato Moura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Portugal's Graciano Coutinho got a free kick in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodri Gol in the 8th minute of play forced Portugal's goalkeeper Wilson Amorim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. F.C. YKE were awarded a corner in the 10th minute after Portugal's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Rodri Gol took the corner. 武 吕布 made a great header on F.C. YKE's corner, it was just that Portugal's Wilson Amorim managed to reach the ball for a save. Wilson Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodri Gol, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. In the 13th minute, Rodri Gol ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Wilson Amorim was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. 16 minutes into the match, Felipe Barreto notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of F.C. YKE's Felix Leahu. Felix Leahu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 18 minutes into the match, F.C. YKE's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Pimentel came free, but Felix Leahu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Felix Leahu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felipe Barreto in the 23rd minute of play. Viriato Moura struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Felix Leahu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Portugal. Felix Leahu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Viriato Moura, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Rodri Gol took the ball and in the 28 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wilson Amorim. Wilson Amorim dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. After 32 minutes F.C. YKE's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Felipe Barreto who took care of the corner kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Felipe Barreto in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Felix Leahu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Felipe Barreto in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Felix Leahu saved F.C. YKE from getting behind. Felix Leahu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felipe Barreto, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Faustino Almeida in the 42nd minute of play forced F.C. YKE's goalkeeper Felix Leahu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Portugal's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Felipe Barreto in the 43rd minute. The corner led Portugal's Faustino Almeida to a score. 2-2 in the 44th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Viriato Moura was the one to do the kick off. Felipe Barreto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Felix Leahu made a huge save. After 56 played minutes Portugal got a freekick which was hit by Caetano Moreira. Rodolfo Miranda hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Traian Brăiloiu in the 59th minute of play forced Portugal's goalkeeper Wilson Amorim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 61st minute Viriato Moura shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Felix Leahu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 62nd minute, Felipe Barreto 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. The crowd rose to their feet as Portugal's Viriato Moura slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Felix Leahu. That made the score 2-3 after 65 minutes of play. Wilson Amorim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Traian Brăiloiu in the 69th minute of play. With a little luck, F.C. YKE's Felix Leahu got control of the ball when Viriato Moura tried to sneak it across the goal line. Daniel Pimentel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Felix Leahu made a huge save. Daniel Pimentel's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 78thth minute, Felix Leahu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Wilson Amorim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Samet Ağar in the 80th minute of play. The supporters of Portugal booed when F.C. YKE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yao Xing Chao didn't get a good kick on the ball. Portugal's Felipinho Amorim was substituted for Felipe Barreto. F.C. YKE made a substitution. Twan van Nistelrooij replaced Rodri Gol. The supporters of Portugal booed when F.C. YKE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yao Xing Chao didn't get a good kick on the ball. When F.C. YKE's Traian Brăiloiu in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Portugal's goalie prevented a goal. After 87 minutes of play, F.C. YKE's Silviu Dumitrana made it 3-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Wilson Amorim was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 92nd minute Bartolomeu Dias shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Felix Leahu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 95 minutes into the game, Portugal's Bartolomeu Dias nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Felix Leahu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-4. The Portugal players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.