Challenge

Romania Arena
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Adam Olaru made the kick off which started today's match. Ingemar Åberg made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Rasvan Cristescu sent off a good shot on target. In the 8th minute Adam Olaru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ingemar Åberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Costica Vladimiri kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ingemar Åberg. That made the score 1-0 in the 12 minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Costica Vladimiri in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ingemar Åberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ingemar Åberg made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Costica Vladimiri sent off a good shot on target. After 18 played minutes Romania got a freekick which was hit by Cosmin Barbulescu. Ingemar Åberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adam Olaru in the 22nd minute of the match. Ingemar Åberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Costica Vladimiri in the 23rd minute of the match. The supporters of Romania booed when Protegéerna was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Michael Näver didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Protegéerna's Ingemar Åberg got control of the ball when Rasvan Cristescu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Petter Skarkman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 35 minutes into the match, Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Guido Python came free, but Carol Stinga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. At last the ball reached Xu Yi Chong at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of Romania. 1-1. 41 minutes into the game, Costica Vladimiri cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Ingemar Åberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 44 minutes into the match, Protegéerna's goal looked a bit too open when Adam Olaru came free, but Ingemar Åberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alex Serban sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Costica Vladimiri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 47th minute, Ulrik Söderlund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Petter Skarkman to strike the kick off in the second half. Protegéerna's Ingemar Åberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adam Olaru in the 54th minute of play. Carol Stinga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Petter Skarkman, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Romania's Anton Stinga was substituted for Adam Olaru. After 58 minutes Romania's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Michael Näver who took care of the corner kick. Ingemar Åberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Serban, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Ingemar Åberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rasvan Cristescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 71 minutes into the match, Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Petter Skarkman came free, but Carol Stinga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ingemar Åberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Serban in the 75th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costica Vladimiri in the 76th minute of play forced Protegéerna's goalkeeper Ingemar Åberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Protegéerna's Jonny Ånger was substituted for Yasen Súlov. Protegéerna's Bo Låsberg was substituted for Fernando Arango. 79 minutes in the game Vasile Ciumak did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Alexandru Pangratiu. In the 82nd minute Anton Stinga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ingemar Åberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 84 minutes had been played when some careless play by Protegéerna's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sanda Cutov was slow to take the kick. During this time Romania's players had a chance to rest. Ulrik Söderlund blasted a shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Carol Stinga having to make a save. After 89 minutes Romania's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Michael Näver who took care of the corner kick. Protegéerna's Michael Näver was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Carol Stinga in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Ingemar Åberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexandru Pangratiu in the 91st minute of play. Ingemar Åberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexandru Pangratiu in the 92nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Christer Nyberg in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Carol Stinga saved Romania from getting behind. After 95 minutes, Christer Nyberg made it 2-2 with a short kick to the right side. Romania's Carol Stinga tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Romania were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Protegéerna to leave the ground with a draw.