Challenge

Dealu Florilor
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Petre Benga 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. If Alberto Tafalla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 9th minute of play forced Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goalkeeper Valer Nuțu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Valer Nuțu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 11th minute of the match. Facundo Cadaval's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Valer Nuțu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goalkeeper Valer Nuțu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Valer Nuțu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 18th minute of play. Valer Nuțu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tafalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Joel Gaona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 22 minutes into the match, Alberto Tafalla had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Valer Nuțu. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alberto Tafalla was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 24 minutes into the match, Luca Zorita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Valer Nuțu. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Luca Zorita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After a rather tough play, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Albert Guriță got a free kick in the 27th minute. Valer Nuțu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lorenzo Cazalla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Mexico booed when Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Denis Bourceanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valer Nuțu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 42nd minute of the match. Dante Lacasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petre Benga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Mexico were winning 0-3.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joel Gaona made a kick off. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 50th minute, when Alberto Tafalla scored to the left of an out of position Valer Nuțu, making the score, 0-4. Maxim Strugure sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 57th match minute, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albert Guriță to maneuver through the defense. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maxim Strugure in the 66th minute of the match. With a little luck, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Valer Nuțu got control of the ball when Lautaro Mancebo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Valer Nuțu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Gaona, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Eduard Mihăilescu hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Valer Nuțu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 77th minute of play. Valer Nuțu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Facundo Cadaval showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-5 in the 78 minute of play. 82 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Petre Benga came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Valer Nuțu got control of the ball when Lautaro Mancebo tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 85th minute Mădălin Arjoca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Valer Nuțu didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Mexico's Luca Zorita shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-6 in the ordered_time% minute. After a defensive mix-up in Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s zone, Lautaro Mancebo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valer Nuțu came out of the goal and Lautaro Mancebo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 94th minute, Alberto Tafalla made a precise shot to the right of Valer Nuțu. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-7. Mexico's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.