Challenge

Uzcudun Center
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Adam Olaru took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Uzcudun AFC's goalkeeper Zeledon Victoro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Romania's Vasile Ciumak was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Zeledon Victoro in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Zeledon Victoro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rasvan Cristescu in the 7th minute of play. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Uzcudun AFC's goalkeeper Zeledon Victoro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fabio Filipo got free with Carol Stinga in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Fabio Filipo received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Carol Stinga came out and tried to block the shot, but Fabio Filipo slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 9th minute. 12 minutes into the match, Uzcudun AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Vasile Ciumak came free, but Zeledon Victoro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zeledon Victoro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sanda Cutov in the 14th minute of the match. If Sanda Cutov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A sloppy throw-in by Eugen Ionita in the 21st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Uzcudun AFC's Jonatan Mateo. Uzcudun AFC's Zeledon Victoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adam Olaru in the 23rd minute of play. Romania's Carol Stinga proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save Romania from getting a goal against them. Carol Stinga made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Fabio Filipo sent off a good shot on target. After 33 minutes Uzcudun AFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Adam Olaru who took care of the corner kick. Alex Serban was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Zeledon Victoro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sanda Cutov in the 35th minute of play. Carol Stinga was out of position in the 37 minute of play, and Fabio Filipo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Fabio Filipo really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. A collision led to Uzcudun AFC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Abel Jerico hit a great ball. In the 44th minute Vasile Ciumak shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zeledon Victoro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Fabio Filipo to make the kick off. Zeledon Victoro made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Alex Serban sent off a good shot on target. After 61 minutes Uzcudun AFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Sanda Cutov who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Romania's Sanda Cutov to fire away a dangerous shot which Zeledon Victoro despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Uzcudun AFC's Zeledon Victoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Serban in the 63rd minute of play. Zeledon Victoro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vasile Ciumak in the 64th minute of the match. Romania's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sanda Cutov in the 66th minute. Uzcudun AFC's Zeledon Victoro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save Uzcudun AFC from getting a goal against them. Zeledon Victoro was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Alexandru Pangratiu showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 80 minute of play. Zeledon Victoro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anton Stinga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zeledon Victoro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anton Stinga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Romania's Sanda Cutov in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Uzcudun AFC's goalie prevented a goal. A sloppy throw-in by Eugen Ionita in the 91st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Uzcudun AFC's Tolga Parshan. Sanda Cutov blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zeledon Victoro having to make a save. Romania's Carol Stinga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Beto Acosta in the 95th minute of play. For all the effort they put into the match, the Romania players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Uzcudun AFC.