Challenge

Dealu Florilor
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Ecuador's Daniel Zorita 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. 5 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Primitivo Grau came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Primitivo Grau in the 8th minute of play. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from İlhami Akyazıcı in the 13th minute of play. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ivan Chiuzbaian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Primitivo Grau, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. If Felix Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 24 minutes into the match, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Zhao Sen Yang sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Agustín Saelices kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zhao Sen Yang, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- were awarded a corner in the 37th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Olov Ahlbeck took the corner. İlhami Akyazıcı made a great header on Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s corner, it was just that Ecuador's Julio Vera managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 39th minute, Daniel Zorita made a precise shot to the right of Ivan Chiuzbaian. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zhao Sen Yang in the 42nd minute of play. In the 47th match minute, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ricardo Jenaro to maneuver through the defense.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zhao Sen Yang was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goalkeeper Ivan Chiuzbaian had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. After 57 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Primitivo Andino. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zhao Sen Yang in the 60th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Zhao Sen Yang stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Zhao Sen Yang tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In a very dangerous position, a player in Ecuador fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 65th minute. Penalty! Julio Vera had in the 66thth minute some difficulties stopping Olov Ahlbeck's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Zhao Sen Yang stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Zhao Sen Yang tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Emil Wielopolski was substituted for Grigore Maghiran. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Primitivo Grau in the 72nd minute of play. In the 74th minute, Felix Montenegro reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ivan Chiuzbaian. The goal made the score 1-2. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Ivan Chiuzbaian made a huge save. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- were awarded a corner in the 80th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Olov Ahlbeck took the corner. After 81 played minutes Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Petre Iftode. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olov Ahlbeck in the 90th minute of play. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zhao Sen Yang, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Primitivo Grau in the 97th minute of play. Ecuador were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.