Challenge

Olympic Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Koby Wright started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 4th minute Koby Wright shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isac Hojbota saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Koby Wright in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Isac Hojbota saved FC Politehnica Timisoara from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Timmy Deckbergh during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. When the match had been going on for 13 minutes, Canada's Koby Wright got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Isac Hojbota. In the 15th minute, Vali Maghiar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 16 minutes into the match, FC Politehnica Timisoara's goal looked a bit too open when Koby Wright came free, but Isac Hojbota reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 17th minute of the match Canada got a corner. FC Politehnica Timisoara's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Koby Wright ran over to the corner to take the kick. Rohan Watson might have been able to make a better finish in the 24th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Isac Hojbota. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rohan Watson ran back to his position shaking his head. FC Politehnica Timisoara's Isac Hojbota played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Koby Wright in the 25th minute of play. Jax Williamson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olimpiu Rizea in the 27th minute of play. Isac Hojbota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carter George, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29th minute, Canada's Koby Wright ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Isac Hojbota. Isac Hojbota yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. 35 minutes into the match, FC Politehnica Timisoara's goalkeeper Isac Hojbota had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rohan Watson. Isac Hojbota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koby Wright, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Håvard Bjørke kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Rohan Watson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Isac Hojbota made a huge save. FC Politehnica Timisoara's Isac Hojbota played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rohan Watson in the 40th minute of play. Koby Wright received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Isac Hojbota tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ernest Manea made a kick off. When Canada's Koby Wright in the 50th minute got a chance for a shot 50th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Politehnica Timisoara's goalie prevented a goal. In the 51st minute Martin Crușeveanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jax Williamson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Martin Crușeveanu kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. 53 minutes into the match, FC Politehnica Timisoara's goal looked a bit too open when Luka Harris came free, but Isac Hojbota reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vali Maghiar struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Jax Williamson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Politehnica Timisoara. Martin Crușeveanu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jax Williamson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. Martin Crușeveanu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Canada's Theo Burton was substituted for Rohan Watson. Carter George might have been able to make a better finish in the 70th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Isac Hojbota. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Carter George ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience was convinced that Theo Burton's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Isac Hojbota was relentless in the 70th minute of the game. After 76 played minutes FC Politehnica Timisoara got a freekick which was hit by Ernest Manea. Canada's Prince Anderson was substituted for Carter George. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Filip Edwards managed to get in a good position for a shot. Canada's supporters rose to their feet, but Filip Edwards was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Isac Hojbota breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alfred John received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Isac Hojbota tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Timmy Deckbergh hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. FC Politehnica Timisoara's Isac Hojbota played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luka Harris in the 96th minute of play. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Canada fully deserved thier win.