Challenge

Marakany
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Omar Toledo took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adria Bielsa in the 2nd minute of play forced FC Kolanijo's goalkeeper Roman Pietrasz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lucian Dărăscu might have been able to make a better finish in the 5th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gabriel Ascaso. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lucian Dărăscu ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lucian Dărăscu got free with Gabriel Ascaso in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Spain booed when FC Kolanijo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Boğaçhan Türel didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Spain's Omar Toledo in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Kolanijo's goalie prevented a goal. Roman Pietrasz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Aranda, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. 27 minutes into the match, Adria Bielsa notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of FC Kolanijo's Roman Pietrasz. Roman Pietrasz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a little luck, Spain's Gabriel Ascaso got control of the ball when Lucian Dărăscu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gabriel Ascaso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lucian Dărăscu's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. After 43 minutes Spain's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Raimond Reitalu who took care of the corner kick. The corner led FC Kolanijo's Raimond Reitalu to fire away a dangerous shot which Gabriel Ascaso despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 47 minutes into the game, Lucian Dărăscu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Gabriel Ascaso. Lucian Dărăscu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. 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 away team seemed most concentrated when Lucian Dărăscu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to FC Kolanijo getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Tanek Chazon hit a great ball. David Aranda hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. A collision led to Spain getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Santiago Sartori hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adria Bielsa in the 65th minute of play forced FC Kolanijo's goalkeeper Roman Pietrasz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 66 minutes FC Kolanijo's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Omar Toledo who took care of the corner kick. Ulryk Mikulski tried in the 67th minute to hit away a contribution but miss-kicked the ball which ended up in his own goal and left an unhappy Roman Pietrasz a with quite unnecessary self made goal. Result 2-2. Spain made a substitution. Carles Cherro replaced Omar Toledo. In the 71st minute Carles Cherro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roman Pietrasz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 73rd minute of the match Spain got a corner. FC Kolanijo's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Adria Bielsa ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Adria Bielsa almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Kolanijo's Roman Pietrasz did a great save. 75 minutes into the match, Lucian Dărăscu notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of Spain's Gabriel Ascaso. Gabriel Ascaso was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Spain's Gabriel Ascaso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucian Dărăscu in the 84th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Carles Cherro got free with Roman Pietrasz in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, FC Kolanijo's Tanek Chazon got a free kick in the 86th minute. Spain made a substitution. Pau Herrero replaced David Aranda. Tanek Chazon kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. 90 minutes into the match, FC Kolanijo's goal looked a bit too open when Sergio Ruiz came free, but Roman Pietrasz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Kolanijo's defense didn't have a chance, in the 93rd minute, when Pau Herrero scored to the left of an out of position Roman Pietrasz, making the score, 3-3. Spain were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.