Challenge

SIBIU STADIUM
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Rodion Cămătaru made the kick off which started today's match. After 2 played minutes FC Berea got a freekick which was hit by Berea Luca. An unexpected shot in the 5th minute by Basarab Arotăriței got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Grigore Ozon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eliseo Noboa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Costa Rica's Benito Sanz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eric Dărmănescu in the 9th minute of play. The FC Berea fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when FC Berea's Rodion Cămătaru looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Basarab Arotăriței succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-0 in the 17th playminute. A collision led to FC Berea getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Avram Săndoi hit a great ball. Costa Rica were awarded a corner in the 23th minute after FC Berea's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Axel Tasis took the corner. Axel Tasis made a great header on Costa Rica's corner, it was just that FC Berea's Grigore Ozon managed to reach the ball for a save. 24 minutes into the match, FC Berea's goal looked a bit too open when Eliseo Noboa came free, but Grigore Ozon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Berea Luca in the 25th minute of play forced Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Berea Luca succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 3-0 in the 29th playminute. 36 minutes into the match, FC Berea's goal looked a bit too open when Aaron Alcocer came free, but Grigore Ozon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 37 minutes into the game, Rodion Cămătaru recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Benito Sanz. Rodion Cămătaru showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-0. Benito Sanz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eric Dărmănescu in the 41st minute. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Costa Rica's Alexander Carballo got a free kick in the 43rd minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Axel Tasis to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Eliseo Noboa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 56 minutes into the match, Rodion Cămătaru had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benito Sanz. Costa Rica's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rodion Cămătaru was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-0. Benito Sanz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Berea Luca in the 61st minute of play. Benito Sanz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodion Cămătaru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alan Moruga hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Benito Sanz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodion Cămătaru in the 70th minute of play. When Eliseo Noboa fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Costa Rica's protests and gave Eliseo Noboa a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Costa Rica getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Eliseo Noboa hit a great ball. FC Berea's Eric Dărmănescu got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 81st minute, Victor Rotariu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Axel Tasis in the 82nd minute of play forced FC Berea's goalkeeper Grigore Ozon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benito Sanz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodion Cămătaru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Eliseo Noboa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Costa Rica's supporters rose to their feet, but Eliseo Noboa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Grigore Ozon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 94 minutes into the match, Costa Rica's goal looked a bit too open when Berea Luca came free, but Benito Sanz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Berea walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.