Challenge

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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Gaizko Abaurre made the kick off and thus started the match. 6 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Petru Drâmba came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Benedicto Abello tried to sneak it across the goal line. Benedicto Abello could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. Jose Correa kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. In the 11th minute, FC Dacii Liberi - IASI's Gaizko Abaurre ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. In the 13th match minute, FC Dacii Liberi - IASI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaizko Abaurre to maneuver through the defense. In the 16th minute, Benedicto Abello 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. FC Dacii Liberi - IASI's Mihnea Suşu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 17th minute of play. When Petru Drâmba fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Dacii Liberi - IASI's protests and gave Petru Drâmba a yellow card for diving instead. Tomas Illescas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 22 minutes into the match, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mihnea Suşu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 25 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Gaizko Abaurre came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Illescas in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mihnea Suşu saved FC Dacii Liberi - IASI from getting behind. Jonathan Ferrant made a fantastic save in the 31st minute, when Petru Drâmba sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of FC Dacii Liberi - IASI booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Illescas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gaizko Abaurre recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tomas Illescas to make the kick off. The long shot by Jose Correa in the 53rd minute really tested Mihnea Suşu's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Mathias de Hondt hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Tomas Illescas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mihnea Suşu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. After having played for 63 minutes, Bogdan Chelaru managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Dacii Liberi - IASI's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bogdan Chelaru was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Tomas Illescas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Mihnea Suşu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 66th minute, Mathias de Hondt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 67th match minute, FC Dacii Liberi - IASI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Petru Drâmba to maneuver through the defense. 72 minutes into the match, Gaizko Abaurre notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bogdan Chelaru in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. After having played for 80 minutes, Patricio Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Venezuela's supporters crossed their fingers, but Patricio Costa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Benedicto Abello received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Jonathan Ferrant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaizko Abaurre, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Tomas Illescas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Venezuela's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomas Illescas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mihnea Suşu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 92nd minute of the match FC Dacii Liberi - IASI got a corner. Venezuela's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Benedicto Abello ran over to the corner to take the kick. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Bogdan Chelaru stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal and Bogdan Chelaru tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 95 minutes into the game, Patricio Costa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Venezuela's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Dacii Liberi - IASI the free kick. The supporters of FC Dacii Liberi - IASI booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Costa didn't get a good kick on the ball. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. FC Dacii Liberi - IASI fully deserved thier win.