Challenge

Balaceanu
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Chris Nygaard took the kick off in the first half of the match. Stelian Lalescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Chris Nygaard's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. Cornel Ştefănoiu kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. 11 minutes into the game, Denmark's Chris Nygaard nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Stelian Lalescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Stelian Lalescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chris Nygaard in the 18th minute of the match. After having played for 19 minutes, Lars Steen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Denmark's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lars Steen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Chris Nygaard recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stelian Lalescu didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Denmark's Chris Nygaard shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-2 in the ordered_time% minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chris Nygaard in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Stelian Lalescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 40th minute, Chris Nygaard ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Stelian Lalescu was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. In the 42nd match minute, Balaceanu UFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anton Hizo to maneuver through the defense. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Anton Hizo to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 52 minutes, Horia Bosânceanu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Balaceanu UFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Horia Bosânceanu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 54thth minute of the game Chris Nygaard who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Balaceanu UFC's Stelian Lalescu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Denmark getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Lars Steen hit a great ball. Mugurel Jder was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 56th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. In the 60th minute, Bertram Svenningsen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Cornel Ştefănoiu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Balaceanu UFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Cornel Ştefănoiu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Keld Paulsen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 62nd minute, Olav Graversen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Stelian Lalescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Chris Nygaard's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. After 70 played minutes Denmark got a freekick which was hit by Bertram Svenningsen. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anton Hizo in the 71st minute of play forced Denmark's goalkeeper Keld Paulsen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mikkel Wulff fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stelian Lalescu having to interfere. After 79 played minutes Balaceanu UFC got a freekick which was hit by Horia Bosânceanu. Mihăiţă Puișoru made in the 81st minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Mircea Ivasiuc however managed to control. Stelian Lalescu didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Denmark's Chris Nygaard shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-4 in the ordered_time% minute. When Balaceanu UFC's Anton Hizo in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Denmark's goalie prevented a goal. Bertram Svenningsen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 94 minutes into the game, Mihăiţă Puișoru threw the ball into play from the sideline. Denmark's Simon Bendtsen quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The Balaceanu UFC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Denmark were clearly better and deserved to take the win.