Challenge

Mensafalva
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute, Cristian Sancho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edgar Vlădean made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 7th minute of play. Ecuador's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Daniel Zorita in the 8th minute. The corner led Ecuador's Felix Montenegro to fire away a dangerous shot which Edgar Vlădean despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The Ecuador fans' excitement grew in the 8th match minute when Ecuador's Felix Montenegro looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The corner ended in Felix Montes almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but ARCADA FC's Edgar Vlădean did a great save. 22 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Emilian Achifoaiei was slow to take the kick. During this time ARCADA FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led ARCADA FC's Marian Florean to fire away a dangerous shot which Julio Vera despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After having played for 24 minutes, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Zorita was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Julio Vera was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Stelian Hidiș showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 30 minute of play. ARCADA FC's Edgar Vlădean played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 42nd minute of play. Ecuador's Felix Montenegro got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 44 played minutes ARCADA FC got a freekick which was hit by Dinu Pelin.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Aurel Vuşcan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 50th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 56 minutes, Aurel Vuşcan made it 3-1 with a short kick to the right side. Ecuador's Julio Vera tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 59th minute, Cristian Sancho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 60 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Adrian Durbac came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Edgar Vlădean made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aurel Vuşcan in the 64th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stelian Hidiș, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Emilian Achifoaiei charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Emilian Achifoaiei the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Emilian Achifoaiei kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. ARCADA FC's Daniel Stoicea was substituted for Dinu Pelin. ARCADA FC's Emil Hârtopanu was substituted for Adrian Durbac. Edgar Vlădean made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 76th minute. Edgar Vlădean showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 78th minute of the match. Emil Hârtopanu kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in ARCADA FC's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edgar Vlădean came out of the goal and Daniel Zorita tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 84th minute, Daniel Zorita left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ecuador fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. Stelian Hidiș's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. The supporters of ARCADA FC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Zorita didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aurel Vuşcan in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind.