Challenge

José Sand
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Olaru in the 2nd minute of play forced Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's goalkeeper Emanuel Podgoreanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costica Vladimiri in the 4th minute of play forced Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's goalkeeper Emanuel Podgoreanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emanuel Podgoreanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adam Olaru in the 7th minute of play. Emanuel Podgoreanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adam Olaru in the 7th minute of the match. Horácio Garcia hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Emanuel Podgoreanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adam Olaru in the 23rd minute of play. Emanuel Podgoreanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Costica Vladimiri in the 33rd minute of play. Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's Emanuel Podgoreanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adam Olaru in the 40th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costica Vladimiri in the 41st minute of play forced Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's goalkeeper Emanuel Podgoreanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 46th minute, Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's Horácio Garcia dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Horácio Garcia stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes into the match, Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Horácio Garcia came free, but Carol Stinga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emanuel Podgoreanu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sanda Cutov in the 58th minute. Horácio Garcia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Carol Stinga read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's Emanuel Podgoreanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vasile Ciumak in the 63rd minute of play. In the 65th minute of the match, Adam Olaru tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Emanuel Podgoreanu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Romania's Octavian Vaduva was substituted for Costica Vladimiri. Romania's Alexandru Pangratiu was substituted for Alex Serban. Acercate Y Patea de Lejos made a substitution. Eliseo Abechuco replaced Horácio Garcia. Acercate Y Patea de Lejos made a substitution. Natalio Guter replaced Yves Ayral. Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's Gaston Ávila quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Eugen Ionita, made in the 68th minute of the game. After taking down the ball on Romania's corner Cosmin Barbulescu fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Emanuel Podgoreanu quite easily take care of the ball. After some careless play in the Acercate Y Patea de Lejos defense, Vasile Ciumak kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Emanuel Podgoreanu. The Acercate Y Patea de Lejos fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Emanuel Podgoreanu should have stopped the shot. 78 minutes into the game, Feng Xu Yong threw the ball into play from the sideline. Romania's Rasvan Cristescu quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Vasile Ciumak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 81st minute Rosendo Gervaso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carol Stinga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Romania's Sanda Cutov in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's goalie prevented a goal. The corner led Romania's Eugen Ionita to fire away a dangerous shot which Emanuel Podgoreanu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 85th minute Romania were awarded a corner. Sanda Cutov went to the cornerflag to take it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anton Stinga in the 88th minute of play forced Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's goalkeeper Emanuel Podgoreanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emanuel Podgoreanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anton Stinga in the 90th minute of the match. 90 minutes into the match, Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's goal looked a bit too open when Anton Stinga came free, but Emanuel Podgoreanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cosmin Barbulescu charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cosmin Barbulescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Emanuel Podgoreanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sanda Cutov, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. When the final whistle sounded Romania left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Acercate Y Patea de Lejos.