Challenge

Otelul Galati Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Alin Teodorescu took the kick off in the first half of the match. Fc Otelul Galati's Nicodim Iacobeanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francisco Seco in the 2nd minute of play. Fc Otelul Galati's Nicodim Iacobeanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francisco Seco in the 7th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Francisco Seco in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicodim Iacobeanu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 10th minute, Florian Penc ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Joaquin Gayoso was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Florian Penc, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th match minute, Fc Otelul Galati was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hector Garin to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Francisco Seco in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicodim Iacobeanu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alin Teodorescu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Joaquin Gayoso made a huge save. In the 19th minute, Maximiliano Escribano made a precise shot to the right of Nicodim Iacobeanu. Fc Otelul Galati's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 27th match minute, Fc Otelul Galati was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ion Ailincai to maneuver through the defense. Nicodim Iacobeanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Seco in the 28th minute of play. Joaquin Gayoso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Florian Penc's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. The Fc Otelul Galati fans' excitement grew in the 31st match minute when Fc Otelul Galati's Florian Penc 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 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 35th minute of the match, Alin Teodorescu got a very nice opportunity to score, but Joaquin Gayoso was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Nicodim Iacobeanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximiliano Escribano, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Hector Garin hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Lars Schuster hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Nicodim Iacobeanu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Maximiliano Escribano went, in the 47th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Francisco Seco was the one to do the kick off. If Florian Penc had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 54 minutes into the match, Fc Otelul Galati's goalkeeper Nicodim Iacobeanu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Francisco Seco. Francisco Seco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicodim Iacobeanu having to interfere. Fc Otelul Galati's Alin Teodorescu got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Fc Otelul Galati's Alin Teodorescu got a free kick in the 59th minute. 65 minutes into the game, Fc Otelul Galati's Hector Garin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joaquin Gayoso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. 68 minutes into the game, Fc Otelul Galati's Alin Teodorescu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joaquin Gayoso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. Lars Schuster kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Fc Otelul Galati's zone, Francisco Seco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicodim Iacobeanu came out of the goal and Francisco Seco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Francisco Seco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicodim Iacobeanu having to interfere. A hard shot 86 in the game by Francisco Seco from a close distance when the talented Nicodim Iacobeanu managed to make a qualified save. Fc Otelul Galati's players were relieved. After 88 played minutes Fc Otelul Galati got a freekick which was hit by Alin Teodorescu. Nicodim Iacobeanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jaime Cazalla, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Francisco Seco's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Nicodim Iacobeanu firmly grabbed it by the left post. Fc Otelul Galati were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Uruguay for a fine match.