Challenge

Potaissa Fortress
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Canada's Koby Wright 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ali Nurettin in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jax Williamson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jalmari Mikkonen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rohan Watson in the 6th minute of play. Jalmari Mikkonen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carter George, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jalmari Mikkonen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carter George, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Koby Wright in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jalmari Mikkonen saved Pinner Cluj-Napoca from getting behind. Thanks to some nice moves Petruț Mircescu could shoot a difficult shot in the 14th minute, which Jax Williamson however easily saved by the left post. Jax Williamson made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Petruț Mircescu sent off a good shot on target. Jalmari Mikkonen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rohan Watson in the 15th minute of the match. 16 minutes into the match, Pinner Cluj-Napoca's goal looked a bit too open when Koby Wright came free, but Jalmari Mikkonen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 17th minute Petruț Mircescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jax Williamson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 23rd minute Rohan Watson 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. Jax Williamson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adam Vasilache in the 26th minute of play. Jalmari Mikkonen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Koby Wright in the 30th minute of the match. Koby Wright struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Jalmari Mikkonen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Canada. Jax Williamson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adam Vasilache in the 37th minute of the match. Rohan Watson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jalmari Mikkonen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Koby Wright in the 45th minute of the match. In the 45th minute, Jan Dixon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 47th minute, Rohan Watson made a precise shot to the right of Jalmari Mikkonen. Pinner Cluj-Napoca's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ali Nurettin to strike the kick off in the second half. If Adam Vasilache had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 55 played minutes Pinner Cluj-Napoca got a freekick which was hit by Adan Umea. Canada's Koby Wright got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Canada made a substitution. Filip Edwards replaced Koby Wright. Jalmari Mikkonen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filip Edwards in the 63rd minute of play. Canada were awarded a corner in the 66th minute after Pinner Cluj-Napoca's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jan Dixon took the corner. In the 69th minute Ionică Sava shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jax Williamson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jax Williamson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ionică Sava, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 78th minute of the match, Filip Edwards tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jalmari Mikkonen saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 79th minute of the match Canada got a corner. Pinner Cluj-Napoca's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jan Dixon ran over to the corner to take the kick. Canada's Richard Mccarthy was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jalmari Mikkonen in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Theo Burton in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jalmari Mikkonen saved Pinner Cluj-Napoca from getting behind. Jalmari Mikkonen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filip Edwards, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Theo Burton in the 91st minute of play forced Pinner Cluj-Napoca's goalkeeper Jalmari Mikkonen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pinner Cluj-Napoca made a substitution. Franco Vázquez replaced Cristian Gallo. Canada made a substitution. Prince Anderson replaced Carter George. The Pinner Cluj-Napoca supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Canada's performance. The match ended with a win for Canada.