Challenge

Hope stadium
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fabian Gilesindo made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute Francisco Seco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leontin Voinescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Maximiliano Escribano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fabian Gilesindo got a fine position in front of goal ttaking advantage of the opportunity to rumble in 1-0 in the right cross in the 9th match minute before Joaquin Gayoso had time to react. Joaquin Gayoso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabian Gilesindo in the 11th minute of play. Emiliano Luke made in the 14th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Fabian Gilesindo immediately put the ball in play. Leontin Voinescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco Seco in the 16th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabian Gilesindo in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joaquin Gayoso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 22 minutes into the game, Augustin Ciocoiu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Hope AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Uruguay the free kick. Augustin Ciocoiu hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fabian Gilesindo got free with Joaquin Gayoso in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When the match clock showed 30 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Fabian Gilesindo sped through Uruguay's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Joaquin Gayoso. When the match had gone on for 33 minutes, Fabian Gilesindo took a quick shot and it went in 3-0 without a chance for Joaquin Gayoso to make any attempt to save it. Fabian Gilesindo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Joaquin Gayoso made a huge save. The audience was convinced that Fabian Gilesindo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Joaquin Gayoso was relentless in the 37th minute of the game. Leontin Voinescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Francisco Seco's shot from short distance in the 39th minute. Joaquin Gayoso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabian Gilesindo, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Emiliano Luke made in the 42nd minute of the game a quick throw-in and Avram Beșliu immediately put the ball in play. In the 46th match minute, Uruguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maximiliano Escribano to maneuver through the defense. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Francisco Seco made a kick off. Fabian Gilesindo's late challenge caught a Uruguay's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fabian Gilesindo helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Hope AFC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Fabian Gilesindo hit a great ball. Uruguay's attentive Alberto Gisbert managed to snatch the ball when Emiliano Luke made a throw-in in the 54th minute of the game. Alberto Gisbert charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alberto Gisbert the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Hope AFC booed when Uruguay was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberto Gisbert didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 56th minute Dorin Miulescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joaquin Gayoso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Uruguay's Alberto Gisbert quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Cornel Lucaci, made in the 59th minute of the game. In the 62ndth minute of the game Fabian Gilesindo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 66 minutes, Fabian Gilesindo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hope AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabian Gilesindo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Camilo Covarrubias kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Hannes Ekrot recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Joaquin Gayoso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabian Gilesindo's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. Through an outstanding action, after 76 minutes, Leontin Voinescu successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Leontin Voinescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximiliano Escribano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joaquin Gayoso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabian Gilesindo's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. 84 minutes had been played when some careless play by Uruguay's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Hannes Ekrot was slow to take the kick. During this time Hope AFC's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Hope AFC's corner Hannes Ekrot fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Joaquin Gayoso quite easily take care of the ball. After some careless play in the Uruguay defense, Fabian Gilesindo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Joaquin Gayoso. The Uruguay fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Joaquin Gayoso should have stopped the shot. When Francisco Seco fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Uruguay's protests and gave Francisco Seco a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Hope AFC booed when Uruguay was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Seco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emiliano Luke made in the 95th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Cornel Lucaci. Uruguay's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.