Federation Clash Challenge

Fălciu
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Fălciu's Codruț Ababei 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. 3 minutes into the match, Mateo Palacio notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Fălciu's Filip Ivănescu. Filip Ivănescu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Zjem Cię's Napoleon Jajko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Codruț Ababei in the 5th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mateo Palacio in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Filip Ivănescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mateo Palacio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Filip Ivănescu having to make a save. Fălciu's Filip Ivănescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mateo Palacio in the 8th minute of play. Napoleon Jajko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Codruț Ababei in the 10th minute of the match. Mateo Palacio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 15th minute Mateo Palacio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Filip Ivănescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fălciu's Filip Ivănescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mateo Palacio in the 19th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mateo Palacio in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Filip Ivănescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The throw-in from Vasile Cârnațiu in the 24th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Zjem Cię's Czeslaw Pawlak. Mateo Palacio took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Filip Ivănescu. Filip Ivănescu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Filip Ivănescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mateo Palacio in the 27th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, Mateo Palacio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Filip Ivănescu. Fălciu's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mateo Palacio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mateo Palacio in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Filip Ivănescu saved Fălciu from getting behind. Filip Ivănescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mateo Palacio in the 38th minute of play. 40 minutes into the match, Zjem Cię's goal looked a bit too open when Adam Babarada came free, but Napoleon Jajko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mateo Palacio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mateo Palacio was the one to do the kick off. Mateo Palacio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Filip Ivănescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. Mateo Palacio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Filip Ivănescu having to make a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Jim Morrison managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zjem Cię's supporters rose to their feet, but Jim Morrison was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Filip Ivănescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Zjem Cię made a substitution. Iwo Cwynar replaced Amador Presebal. After 63 minutes Fălciu's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Olgierd Cempa who took care of the corner kick. In the 67th minute Mateo Palacio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Filip Ivănescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Cătălin Caranică had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Zjem Cię's Mateo Palacio in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Fălciu's goalie prevented a goal. 74 minutes into the game, Vasile Cârnațiu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Fălciu's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zjem Cię the free kick. After 75 played minutes Fălciu got a freekick which was hit by Vasile Cârnațiu. Zjem Cię's Czeslaw Pawlak managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Vasile Cârnațiu in the 78 minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mateo Palacio in the 79th minute of play forced Fălciu's goalkeeper Filip Ivănescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sabin Comșa struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Napoleon Jajko didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fălciu. Mateo Palacio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Filip Ivănescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. Zjem Cię made a substitution. Lino Orešar replaced Jim Morrison. After 91 minutes Fălciu's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Olgierd Cempa who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Miroslaw Cichowski almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Fălciu's Filip Ivănescu did a great save. Filip Ivănescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mateo Palacio's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. Zjem Cię's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.