Challenge

O.M. Olympic Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Kyle Cox kicked off to start the match. When England's Kyle Cox in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Olympic CF's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of England booed when Olympic CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abraham Vallois didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dacian Cristoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kyle Cox, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. If Kyle Cox had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dacian Cristoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Micah Macdonald, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. A collision led to Olympic CF getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Ciprian Minteuan hit a great ball. Horaţiu Dijmărescu kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Liviu Bulcă kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Olympic CF's zone, Kyle Cox stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dacian Cristoiu came out of the goal and Kyle Cox tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Caelan Hayes in the 21st minute of play forced Olympic CF's goalkeeper Dacian Cristoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dacian Cristoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Cox, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kyle Cox in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dacian Cristoiu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 33 minutes into the match, Olympic CF's goal looked a bit too open when Caelan Hayes came free, but Dacian Cristoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of England booed when Olympic CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Toni Ylönen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Micah Macdonald took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 34th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dacian Cristoiu. Olympic CF's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 36th minute, Horaţiu Dijmărescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Khalid Kennedy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Horaţiu Dijmărescu in the 41st minute of play. After 44 played minutes Olympic CF got a freekick which was hit by Pompiliu Ghiondea. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Horaţiu Dijmărescu was the one to do the kick off. Kyle Cox received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Dacian Cristoiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kyle Cox blasted a shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dacian Cristoiu having to make a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Micah Macdonald got free with Dacian Cristoiu in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ciprian Minteuan got his second yellow card in the match during the 61st minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After 62 played minutes Olympic CF got a freekick which was hit by Ciprian Minteuan. Micah Macdonald hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. Issac Dawson struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Dacian Cristoiu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for England. Dacian Cristoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kyle Cox in the 67th minute of play. If Micah Macdonald had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 72nd minute, Issac Dawson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Issac Dawson managed to get in a good position for a shot. England's supporters rose to their feet, but Issac Dawson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dacian Cristoiu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Abraham Vallois hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. In the 78th minute of the match, Caelan Hayes tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dacian Cristoiu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. England were awarded a corner in the 79th minute after Olympic CF's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Micah Macdonald took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Micah Macdonald got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Dacian Cristoiu quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. A collision led to England getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Seth Young hit a great ball. 86 minutes into the game, England's Issac Dawson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dacian Cristoiu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After 91 minutes Olympic CF's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Micah Macdonald who took care of the corner kick. Issac Dawson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. England played a much better game than Olympic CF and deserved their victory. The Olympic CF players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.