Challenge

Ionut Andrei
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Antal Valentin kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benito Raphael in the 5th minute of play forced Hungary's goalkeeper Fodor Daniel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Antal Valentin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Hungary's Fodor Daniel got control of the ball when Cheng Zhan Sheng tried to sneak it across the goal line. Fodor Daniel made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Cheng Zhan Sheng sent off a good shot on target. 23 minutes into the game, Hungary's Antal Valentin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Costin Jecu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The supporters of White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- booed when Hungary was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Katona Janos didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Hungary's Fodor Daniel got control of the ball when Benito Raphael tried to sneak it across the goal line. Costin Jecu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hegedus Henrik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s Costin Jecu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Major Barna in the 35th minute of play. Costin Jecu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Major Barna in the 45th minute of the match. When White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s Benito Raphael in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hungary's goalie prevented a goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Benito Raphael was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute, Balazs Lajos 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 51st minute, Ireno Peon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Major Barna fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Costin Jecu having to interfere. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s goalkeeper Costin Jecu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 60th minute White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- were awarded a corner. Cheng Zhan Sheng went to the cornerflag to take it. Katona Janos tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Fodor Daniel. An unnecessary self made goal, 1-1 in the 60th minute. 63 minutes into the match, Hungary's goal looked a bit too open when Benito Raphael came free, but Fodor Daniel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 64 minutes, Benito Raphael made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Hungary's Fodor Daniel tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Fodor Daniel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benito Raphael in the 67th minute of the match. Fodor Daniel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benito Raphael, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benito Raphael in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fodor Daniel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Mihăiţă Vâtcu hit a great ball. After 84th play minutes Liviu Gogu shot 3-1, a short shot which went by Fodor Daniel and just under the crossbar into goal. Fodor Daniel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benito Raphael in the 87th minute of play. Fodor Daniel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benito Raphael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fodor Daniel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benito Raphael, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute.