Challenge

Calfachioi
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Calfachioi AC's Gavril Alupulesei started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 4th minute of the match, Gavril Alupulesei tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Hias Nüssli saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a rather tough play, Calfachioi AC's Robert Caloian got a free kick in the 6th minute. Damian Şchiopu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Samuele Kunz, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Switzerland's Samuele Kunz managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Antero Kurri in the 8 minute of the game. 11 minutes into the match, Switzerland's goalkeeper Hias Nüssli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gavril Alupulesei. In the 15th minute Calfachioi AC were awarded a corner. Robert Caloian went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Robert Caloian got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Hias Nüssli quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. A collision led to Switzerland getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Jacinto Maurer hit a great ball. Hias Nüssli made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Gavril Alupulesei sent off a good shot on target. In the 24th minute, Jacinto Maurer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A sloppy throw-in by Robert Caloian in the 27th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Switzerland's Fridolin Neumeister. When Jacinto Maurer came up free with the goalie in the 33rd minute, the Switzerland 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 Jacinto Maurer couldn't finish the play. Hias Nüssli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gavril Alupulesei in the 36th minute of play. In the 40th minute, Virgil Manafu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Francisc Chițu fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Calfachioi AC's protests and gave Francisc Chițu a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Calfachioi AC getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Francisc Chițu hit a great ball. Damian Şchiopu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Samuele Kunz, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Samuele Kunz made a kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Antero Kurri threw the ball into play from the sideline. Switzerland's Timo Siegmund quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Samuele Kunz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Samuele Kunz struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Damian Şchiopu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Switzerland. In the 64thth minute of the game Gavril Alupulesei who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Switzerland's Hias Nüssli was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ilie Dănciulescu kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Switzerland's Samuele Kunz couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 67th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Calfachioi AC. In the 71st minute, Levi von Herren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hias Nüssli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robert Caloian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jacinto Maurer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th minute, Timo Siegmund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 84 minutes into the game, Samuele Kunz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Damian Şchiopu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A sloppy throw-in by Gavril Alupulesei in the 89th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Switzerland's Timo Siegmund. Switzerland:s Hias Nüssli showed great skill when he stopped Robert Caloian:s penalty. In the 94thth minute of the game Gavril Alupulesei who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Switzerland's Hias Nüssli was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gavril Alupulesei scored 1-1 in the 98th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hias Nüssli, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Switzerland were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.