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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cristiano Ronaldinho took the kick off in the first half of the match. Rene Higuita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iurie Macovei in the 3rd minute of the match. Rene Higuita made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sergiu Cepoi in the 9th minute. Iurie Macovei succeeded in the game's 12th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-0. 15 minutes into the game, Iurie Macovei cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Rene Higuita was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 24th match minute, Moldova was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iurie Macovei to maneuver through the defense. In the 25th minute Oriche Isazi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but George Buturugã saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristiano Ronaldinho in the 28th minute of play forced Moldova's goalkeeper George Buturugã to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. George Buturugã showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristiano Ronaldinho in the 28th minute of the match. Moldova's George Buturugã played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristiano Ronaldinho in the 29th minute of play. A collision led to Colombia getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Don Gato hit a great ball. 30 minutes into the match, Moldova's Alexei Stratulat sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rene Higuita narrowly saved just below the crossbar. George Buturugã showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oriche Isazi, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Rene Higuita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexei Stratulat in the 37th minute of play. Rene Higuita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexei Stratulat in the 38th minute of play. Moldova's George Buturugã played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristiano Ronaldinho in the 39th minute of play. Alexei Stratulat could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Rene Higuita made a huge save. In the 48th minute Sergiu Cepoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rene Higuita saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Colombia's Zaquiel Puredo was substituted for Cristiano Ronaldinho. Colombia's Rene Sampedro was substituted for Oriche Isazi. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sergiu Cepoi was the one to do the kick off. George Buturugã stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sansone Poso's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. Rene Higuita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iurie Macovei, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. An unexpected shot in the 65th minute by Sansone Poso got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Moldova made a substitution. Ruslan Izmanã replaced Emil Gonta. 68 minutes into the match, Sansone Poso dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of George Buturugã, 2-2. Rene Higuita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexei Stratulat in the 75th minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 77 minutes, Sansone Poso took a quick shot and it went in 2-3 without a chance for George Buturugã to make any attempt to save it. In the 91st minute Daniel Perju shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rene Higuita saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. George Buturugã made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sansone Poso in the 96th minute of play. 98 minutes into the match, Colombia's goal looked a bit too open when Iurie Macovei came free, but Rene Higuita reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Colombia had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.