Challenge

Borea
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Filip Hosu made the kick off which started today's match. After some careless play in the England defense, Filip Hosu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Khalid Kennedy. The England fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Khalid Kennedy should have stopped the shot. In the 8th minute, Irinel Plop hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ovidiu Marin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Micah Macdonald in the 9th minute of play. Kyle Cox sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. England's Khalid Kennedy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filip Hosu in the 30th minute of play. FC Cosula-BTF-'s Ovidiu Marin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kyle Cox in the 31st minute of play. When Issac Dawson came up free with the goalie in the 33rd minute, the England fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Issac Dawson couldn't finish the play. 40 minutes into the game, Vintilă Bădescu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Cosula-BTF-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave England the free kick. Vintilă Bădescu hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Kyle Cox received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Ovidiu Marin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 44 minutes into the match, England's goalkeeper Khalid Kennedy had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Filip Hosu. In the 45th minute of the game, Kyle Cox landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. 45 minutes into the game, Olimpiu Bobeica was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Cosula-BTF-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave England the free kick. England made a substitution. Rowan Thomas replaced Kyle Cox. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rowan Thomas made a kick off. Sever Mărăscu kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. A collision led to England getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Rowan Thomas hit a great ball. Vintilă Bădescu might have been able to make a better finish in the 56th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Khalid Kennedy. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vintilă Bădescu ran back to his position shaking his head. 61 minutes into the game, Filip Hosu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Khalid Kennedy was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ovidiu Marin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Issac Dawson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Khalid Kennedy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filip Hosu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 78 minutes into the game, FC Cosula-BTF-'s Filip Hosu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Khalid Kennedy made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. A collision led to FC Cosula-BTF- getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Filip Hosu hit a great ball. Ovidiu Marin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rowan Thomas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rowan Thomas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Ovidiu Marin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the England players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.