Challenge

Allianz Parque
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Antal Valentin kicked off to start the match. With a little luck, Hungary's Fodor Daniel got control of the ball when Doru Lițu tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 9 minutes The Beatles's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Antal Valentin who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Hungary's Balazs Lajos to fire away a dangerous shot which Takis Koutsos despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The Hungary fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Hungary's Balazs Lajos looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 15 minutes into the match, The Beatles's goal looked a bit too open when Major Barna came free, but Takis Koutsos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When The Beatles's Doru Lițu in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hungary's goalie prevented a goal. 18 minutes into the game, Antal Valentin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Takis Koutsos was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 21 minutes into the game, The Beatles's Reinaldo Trancoso nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fodor Daniel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. A collision led to The Beatles getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Eusébio Lopes hit a great ball. Takis Koutsos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Major Barna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Takacs Tibor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Major Barna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Takis Koutsos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hungary's Antal Valentin got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Balazs Lajos kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. 38 minutes into the match, Hungary's Antal Valentin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Takis Koutsos narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Arthur Simão kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. In the 43rd match minute, Hungary was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Major Barna to maneuver through the defense. Arthur Simão kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Doru Lițu got free with Fodor Daniel in the 47th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 47th minute, Doru Lițu reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Fodor Daniel. The goal made the score 2-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Doru Lițu made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Major Barna in the 53rd minute of play forced The Beatles's goalkeeper Takis Koutsos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 55th minute, Takacs Tibor fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Takis Koutsos, passed just outside the right post. In the 57th minute, Doru Lițu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The The Beatles fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. Antal Valentin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Takis Koutsos made a huge save. Fodor Daniel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Doru Lițu in the 65th minute of play. Róbson Simões kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Balazs Lajos's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Takis Koutsos firmly grabbed it by the left post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Doru Lițu in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fodor Daniel saved Hungary from getting behind. Fodor Daniel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Reinaldo Trancoso in the 78th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Doru Lițu in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fodor Daniel saved Hungary from getting behind. When The Beatles's Doru Lițu in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hungary's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Doru Lițu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Fodor Daniel was relentless in the 81st minute of the game. Evert Österlund hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. The Beatles made a substitution. Zeca Brodel replaced Doru Lițu. In the 87th minute, Evert Österlund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Katona Janos hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in The Beatles's zone, Major Barna stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Takis Koutsos came out of the goal and Major Barna 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 Zeca Brodel in the 94th minute of play forced Hungary's goalkeeper Fodor Daniel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 95thth minute of the game Zeca Brodel who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Hungary's Fodor Daniel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 98 played minutes Hungary got a freekick which was hit by Boros Benedek. The The Beatles players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.