Challenge

Pardina
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Pardina's Rareș Nicoliță 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. Olimpiu Popan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Moises Fernandino in the 7th minute of play. In the 13th match minute, El Salvador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mateo Leguizamo to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Pardina's Mugur Tăbăcaru got a free kick in the 14th minute. Pardina's Rareș Nicoliță got a good chance for a goal in the 17th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 19th match minute, Pardina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Cerchez to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Rareș Nicoliță kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ricardo Zorita. That made the score 1-0 in the 21 minute of play. Rareș Nicoliță struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Ricardo Zorita didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pardina. The supporters of Pardina booed when El Salvador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mateo Leguizamo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 36th match minute, El Salvador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mateo Leguizamo to maneuver through the defense. In the 38th match minute, Pardina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filip Ciolpan to maneuver through the defense. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Pardina's goalkeeper Olimpiu Popan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 44 played minutes El Salvador got a freekick which was hit by Mateo Leguizamo. Filip Ciolpan charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Filip Ciolpan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Pardina's Filip Ciolpan got a free kick in the 46th minute. When El Salvador's Moises Fernandino in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pardina's goalie prevented a goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Moises Fernandino made a kick off. A collision led to Pardina getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Luca Cerchez hit a great ball. Ricardo Zorita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rareș Nicoliță in the 54th minute of the match. In the 64th minute, Moises Fernandino got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Pardina's Olimpiu Popan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save Pardina from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in El Salvador's zone, Rareș Nicoliță stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ricardo Zorita came out of the goal and Rareș Nicoliță tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Luca Cerchez hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Filip Ciolpan hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. A collision led to El Salvador getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Jorge Magrina hit a great ball.