Challenge

SPARTANII - NEMTENI
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Carandeni Piatra Neamt's Luo Wei Wei 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. Frank Sachs recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 9 minutes into the match, Carandeni Piatra Neamt's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Sachs came free, but Emilian Negrilă reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emilian Negrilă showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Sachs in the 11th minute of the match. Frank Sachs's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emilian Negrilă read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. In the 30th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Dreifuss to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Germany's Sven Krakouer got a free kick in the 37th minute. In the 38th minute of the match Marin Chesaru shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Tommy Kahn showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 43 minutes into the game, Carandeni Piatra Neamt's Luo Wei Wei nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tommy Kahn made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Frank Sachs in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emilian Negrilă prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 47th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Dreifuss to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Frank Sachs made a kick off. Luo Wei Wei sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Sachs in the 63rd minute of play forced Carandeni Piatra Neamt's goalkeeper Emilian Negrilă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 65 minutes, Janik Vogt mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Germany and the Carandeni Piatra Neamt players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 65th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Janik Vogt to maneuver through the defense. Sven Krakouer lost his temper 70 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Germany fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 70th minute. Penalty! Germany:s Tommy Kahn showed great skill when he stopped Marin Chesaru:s penalty. If Albin Holweck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The supporters of Germany booed when Carandeni Piatra Neamt was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dorin Iorga didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 79 minutes, Nicolae Honcioiu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Carandeni Piatra Neamt and the Germany players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Carandeni Piatra Neamt getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Nicolae Honcioiu hit a great ball. Chris Mergenthaler kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marin Chesaru, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Tommy Kahn came out of the goal in the 84th minute to try and stop a shot by Carandeni Piatra Neamt's Luo Wei Wei. But to his dismay, Luo Wei Wei quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. 87 minutes into the game, Damian Liviu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Tommy Kahn was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Indar Coello in the 91st minute of play.