Challenge

Hall of Valhalla
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Golo Phoenix took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 7th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dacian Ghițescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristian Sancho scored 1-1 in the 12th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dacian Ghițescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Julio Vera was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Golo Phoenix showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 15 minute of play. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Dacian Ghițescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felix Montenegro in the 18th minute of play. 34 minutes into the game, PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Golo Phoenix nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Vera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-3. Felix Mihăilescu was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 41st minute. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. If Felix Mihăilescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

With a little luck, PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Dacian Ghițescu got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dacian Ghițescu in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Golo Phoenix, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Golo Phoenix, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aristide Fetea, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Sorin Nicorici charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sorin Nicorici the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 70 played minutes PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca got a freekick which was hit by Sorin Nicorici. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca made a substitution. Virgil Jupân replaced Felix Mihăilescu. The supporters of Ecuador booed when PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sorin Nicorici didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 73rd minute the ball was on its way in behind PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's goalkeeper Dacian Ghițescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 73rd match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Andino to maneuver through the defense. Virgil Jupân sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Julio Vera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Golo Phoenix's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. After 81 played minutes PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca got a freekick which was hit by Strong Phoenix. 88 minutes into the match, Felix Montenegro dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Dacian Ghițescu, 3-4. Lucian Şimonca kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Ecuador'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.