Challenge

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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) UFC RAPID IASI's Valeriu Povară 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. Frederick Kallquist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidoro Sarmiento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to UFC RAPID IASI getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Alin Taşcu hit a great ball. In the 8th minute, Aaron Barrios hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tomas Berganza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Frederick Kallquist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidoro Sarmiento in the 13th minute of play forced UFC RAPID IASI's goalkeeper Frederick Kallquist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Octav Isvoreanu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Marcos Cotilla made a huge save. 31 minutes into the match, UFC RAPID IASI's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Frederick Kallquist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 31st match minute, UFC RAPID IASI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcu Ardelean to maneuver through the defense. Gabríel Cristofor could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Marcos Cotilla made a huge save. The supporters of UFC RAPID IASI booed when Panama was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isidoro Sarmiento didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcos Cotilla made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gabríel Cristofor in the 36th minute. In the 41st match minute, UFC RAPID IASI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Octav Isvoreanu to maneuver through the defense. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valeriu Povară in the 48th minute of play. After the first half Panama were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 55th minute of the match, Tomas Berganza tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Frederick Kallquist saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Alex Cambeiro hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Valeriu Povară scored 1-2 in the 62nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marcos Cotilla, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 66 minutes into the match, UFC RAPID IASI's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Frederick Kallquist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 67 minutes UFC RAPID IASI's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Abraham Alguacil who took care of the corner kick. Frederick Kallquist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th minute, Gabríel Cristofor left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The UFC RAPID IASI fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Felipe Ros hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sandu Arvinte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 86 minutes, Abraham Alguacil took a quick shot and it went in 2-3 without a chance for Frederick Kallquist to make any attempt to save it. 89 minutes into the match, UFC RAPID IASI's goalkeeper Frederick Kallquist had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isidoro Sarmiento. 91 minutes into the game, UFC RAPID IASI's Gabríel Cristofor nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcos Cotilla made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-3. A collision led to UFC RAPID IASI getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Gabríel Cristofor hit a great ball. Despite being the better team, Panama failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.