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Match Report
Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38,
Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ali Nurettin took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 3rd minute of play forced Pinner Cluj-Napoca's goalkeeper Jalmari Mikkonen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Chile booed when Pinner Cluj-Napoca was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ionică Sava didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jalmari Mikkonen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 6th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Mariano Lacasa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chile's supporters rose to their feet, but Mariano Lacasa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jalmari Mikkonen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ali Nurettin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Thiago Pliego read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. The supporters of Pinner Cluj-Napoca booed when Chile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Manzanedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Chile's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cristian Gallo was slow to take the kick. During this time Pinner Cluj-Napoca's players had a chance to rest. A collision led to Pinner Cluj-Napoca getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Adam Vasilache hit a great ball. In the 26th match minute, Pinner Cluj-Napoca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mugurel Gârniceanu to maneuver through the defense. Jalmari Mikkonen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa in the 27th minute of play. Jalmari Mikkonen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Casaus, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. 37 minutes into the match, Chile's Mariano Lacasa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jalmari Mikkonen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Jalmari Mikkonen made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Mariano Lacasa sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Pinner Cluj-Napoca's Ionică Sava got a free kick in the 44th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.
The wind increased when Mariano Lacasa made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute Mariano Lacasa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jalmari Mikkonen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mariano Lacasa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jalmari Mikkonen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. Pinner Cluj-Napoca made a substitution. Franco Vázquez replaced Matt De Ligt. Pinner Cluj-Napoca's Petruț Mircescu was substituted for Adam Vasilache. 74 minutes in the game Felix Garrido did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Guillermo Fontirroig. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Lacasa in the 75th minute of play forced Pinner Cluj-Napoca's goalkeeper Jalmari Mikkonen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 78 minutes into the game, Chile's Mariano Lacasa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jalmari Mikkonen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Jalmari Mikkonen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mariano Lacasa, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Petruț Mircescu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pinner Cluj-Napoca's supporters rose to their feet, but Petruț Mircescu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Thiago Pliego breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A sloppy throw-in by Jose Manzanedo in the 92nd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Pinner Cluj-Napoca's Isac Zub. Jose Manzanedo kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Chile had won after a very even match.
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