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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Valeriu Povară made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the match, Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Octav Isvoreanu. Octav Isvoreanu kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. 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. Marcos Cotilla made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Gabríel Cristofor sent off a good shot on target. 10 minutes into the match, Tomas Berganza had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Frederick Kallquist. UFC RAPID IASI's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tomas Berganza was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 13th minute Tomas Berganza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frederick Kallquist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tomas Berganza struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Frederick Kallquist didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Panama. When Panama's Isidoro Sarmiento in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye UFC RAPID IASI's goalie prevented a goal. In the 23rd minute, Gabríel Cristofor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Berganza in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Frederick Kallquist saved UFC RAPID IASI from getting behind. 27 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. Alin Taşcu kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Tomas Berganza's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Frederick Kallquist read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. When Isidoro Sarmiento came up free with the goalie in the 32nd minute, the Panama 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 Isidoro Sarmiento couldn't finish the play. In the 33rd minute Gabríel Cristofor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marcos Cotilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valeriu Povară in the 35th minute of the match. Panama's Marcos Cotilla proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Panama from getting a goal against them. Frederick Kallquist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Berganza, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isidoro Sarmiento in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Frederick Kallquist prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Octav Isvoreanu charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Octav Isvoreanu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Octav Isvoreanu hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. After 47 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Felipe Ros. After the first half Panama were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tomas Berganza made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Octav Isvoreanu in the 53rd minute of play forced Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Frederick Kallquist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Berganza in the 58th minute of the match. Frederick Kallquist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Berganza, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Isidoro Sarmiento fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frederick Kallquist having to interfere. In the 71st minute Octav Isvoreanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 74 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. 77 minutes into the match, Panama's goal looked a bit too open when Valeriu Povară came free, but Marcos Cotilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 78 minutes Panama's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Sandu Arvinte who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Sandu Arvinte got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Marcos Cotilla quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. When UFC RAPID IASI's Octav Isvoreanu in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Panama's goalie prevented a goal. Abraham Alguacil sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tomas Berganza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Frederick Kallquist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to UFC RAPID IASI getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Marcu Ardelean hit a great ball. After 91 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Isidoro Sarmiento. An unexpectedly hard shot by Octav Isvoreanu in the 92nd minute of play forced Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mark Sävström kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. After 94 minutes of play, UFC RAPID IASI's Gabríel Cristofor made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Marcos Cotilla was left in no man's land by his defense there! Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.