Challenge

C O L O M B I A
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gelu Zglobiu took the kick off in the first half of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Radomir Šiljak got free with Tommy Kahn in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tommy Kahn was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Radomir Šiljak showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 6 minute of play. 10 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Carp Team's Matei Cârstea fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. In the 10th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Dreifuss to maneuver through the defense. Frank Sachs's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Calistrat Bordeianu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. In the 15th minute of the match Germany got a corner. Carp Team's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Frank Sachs ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Germany's corner Linus Schwerner fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Calistrat Bordeianu quite easily take care of the ball. In the 16th match minute, Carp Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nichifor Boaru to maneuver through the defense. In the 21st minute, Radomir Šiljak 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. In the 22nd minute, Gelu Zglobiu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Carp Team fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. After a rather tough play, Germany's Albin Holweck got a free kick in the 25th minute. Calistrat Bordeianu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Frank Sachs's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gelu Zglobiu in the 29th minute of play. Tommy Kahn made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Nichifor Boaru sent off a good shot on target. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Radomir Šiljak in the 31st minute of play. In the 40th minute, Radomir Šiljak ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Tommy Kahn was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Frank Sachs to strike the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Frank Sachs in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Calistrat Bordeianu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 53rd minute Radomir Šiljak shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tommy Kahn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Adrian Dreifuss hit a great ball. Ulrich Stein sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 66th minute of the game Rareș Elian made a throw-in which Matei Cârstea played forward. After 72 played minutes Germany got a freekick which was hit by Willy Stieler. An unexpectedly hard shot by Radomir Šiljak in the 74th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Adrian Dreifuss during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 75th minute, Adrian Dreifuss hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 75 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Germany! Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Radomir Šiljak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Frank Sachs hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. After 81 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Germany! Germany:s Tommy Kahn showed great skill when he stopped Radomir Šiljak:s penalty. An unexpectedly hard shot by Radomir Šiljak in the 85th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Radomir Šiljak managed to get in a good position for a shot. Carp Team's supporters rose to their feet, but Radomir Šiljak 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. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matei Cârstea, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. In the 96th minute Radomir Šiljak shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tommy Kahn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the referee ended the match the Carp Team players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.