Challenge

Dan Paltinisanu
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Emilian Tărău made the kick off which started today's match. Jamaica's Demonde Jacobson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandru Maghear in the 6th minute of play. Cazimir Marincean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Finlay Stair, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 9 minutes into the match, Jamaica's goalkeeper Demonde Jacobson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Emilian Tărău. In the 10th minute, FC POLI TIMISOARA's Manuel Culiță seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Manuel Culiță the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of FC POLI TIMISOARA protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Manuel Culiță had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The supporters of Jamaica booed when FC POLI TIMISOARA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Culiță didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Finlay Stair managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jamaica's supporters rose to their feet, but Finlay Stair was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cazimir Marincean breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FC POLI TIMISOARA's Cazimir Săvescu suffered a concussion after 12 minutes and had to leave the field. When Kordal Duff fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jamaica's protests and gave Kordal Duff a yellow card for diving instead. FC POLI TIMISOARA's Cazimir Argăseală was substituted for Cazimir Săvescu. Cazimir Marincean came out of the goal in the 16th minute to try and stop a shot by Jamaica's Kordal Duff. But to his dismay, Kordal Duff quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 21st minute, Finlay Stair ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cazimir Marincean was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. 27 minutes into the match, FC POLI TIMISOARA's goal looked a bit too open when Romon Oliver came free, but Cazimir Marincean reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 28th match minute, Jamaica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jarell Hill to maneuver through the defense. Demonde Jacobson was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Irinel Breazu showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 30 minute of play. Emilian Tărău kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Cazimir Marincean showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jarell Hill in the 34th minute of the match. 40 minutes into the match, Jamaica's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandru Maghear came free, but Demonde Jacobson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC POLI TIMISOARA's Cazimir Marincean played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Karlus Waugh in the 42nd minute of play. 43 minutes into the game, Irinel Breazu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Demonde Jacobson. Irinel Breazu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-2. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-2. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Finlay Stair stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Panait Nicoliță might have been able to make a better finish in the 53rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Demonde Jacobson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Panait Nicoliță ran back to his position shaking his head. Irinel Breazu might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Demonde Jacobson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Irinel Breazu ran back to his position shaking his head. 80 minutes into the match, FC POLI TIMISOARA's goalkeeper Cazimir Marincean had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Romon Oliver. After 81 played minutes FC POLI TIMISOARA got a freekick which was hit by Alexandru Maghear. 82 minutes into the game, one of FC POLI TIMISOARA:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Cazimir Marincean had in the 83rdth minute some difficulties stopping Finlay Stair's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Jamaica's Demonde Jacobson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandru Maghear in the 85th minute of play. 87 minutes into the game, FC POLI TIMISOARA's Alexandru Maghear nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Demonde Jacobson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. 95 minutes into the match, FC POLI TIMISOARA's Nistor Oroian broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Demonde Jacobson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Irinel Breazu in the 97th minute of the match. When the referee ended the match the FC POLI TIMISOARA players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.