Challenge

Sir Steaua
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nistor Popilean got the match started through his kick off. In the 5th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonardo Leoz to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute of the match, Nistor Popilean tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dante Lacasa saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 11th minute Joel Gaona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bogdan Şimandan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bogdan Şimandan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bogdan Şimandan came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by Mexico's Joel Gaona. But to his dismay, Joel Gaona quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Lautaro Mancebo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bogdan Şimandan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Tzonyo Viyachki came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sir Alexandria's Bogdan Şimandan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 19th minute of play. Facundo Cadaval received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Bogdan Şimandan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 23rd minute of play forced Sir Alexandria's goalkeeper Bogdan Şimandan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the match, Sir Alexandria's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tafalla came free, but Bogdan Şimandan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bogdan Şimandan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Luca Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Bogdan Şimandan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Joel Gaona recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pompiliu Pociu hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. 39 minutes into the match, Sir Alexandria's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Bogdan Şimandan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 40 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sir Alexandria's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joel Gaona was slow to take the kick. During this time Mexico's players had a chance to rest. In the 43rd match minute, Sir Alexandria was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tzonyo Viyachki to maneuver through the defense. 44 minutes into the match, Sir Alexandria's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Bogdan Şimandan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Sir Alexandria players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Mexico were winning 0-1.

In the 58th minute Sir Alexandria were awarded a corner. Eric Alexa went to the cornerflag to take it. Sir Alexandria's Eric Alexa was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dante Lacasa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Nistor Popilean fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dante Lacasa having to interfere. 70 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sir Alexandria's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joel Gaona was slow to take the kick. During this time Mexico's players had a chance to rest. 73 minutes into the game, Alberto Tafalla recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Bogdan Şimandan. Alberto Tafalla showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. Facundo Cadaval could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Bogdan Şimandan made a huge save. 80 minutes into the game, Dong Sang Kun was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sir Alexandria's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. In the 80th minute, Dong Sang Kun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 91st minute Lorenzo Cazalla suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. When Nistor Popilean fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sir Alexandria's protests and gave Nistor Popilean a yellow card for diving instead. The Sir Alexandria fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Mexico were clearly better and deserved to take the win.