Federation Clash Challenge

Valentin Stanescu
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Cetatea Suceava's Saturnino Ibañez started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Arhangel Vergov struck a weak shot in the 2nd minute. Liviu Aldulescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Grivata. Gigi Neacșu came free with the goalkeeper in the 6th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Thomas Sørensen could save by the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Trendafil Tashevski managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Grivata's supporters rose to their feet, but Trendafil Tashevski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Liviu Aldulescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gigi Neacșu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Thomas Sørensen made a huge save. When Milcho Zhalov fell near the penalty area in the 11th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Grivata's protests and gave Milcho Zhalov a yellow card for diving instead. A hard shot by Francesco Alfonsi from long distance, 12 minutes into the match, got Thomas Sørensen's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Trendafil Tashevski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Liviu Aldulescu having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Antonio Dino in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Liviu Aldulescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Antonio Dino in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Liviu Aldulescu saved Cetatea Suceava from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saturnino Ibañez in the 18th minute of play forced FC Grivata's goalkeeper Thomas Sørensen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonas Vennerlund could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Thomas Sørensen made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Trendafil Tashevski in the 25th minute of play forced Cetatea Suceava's goalkeeper Liviu Aldulescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eero Grönholm in the 26th minute of play forced Cetatea Suceava's goalkeeper Liviu Aldulescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thomas Sørensen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saturnino Ibañez in the 29th minute of the match. In the 36th minute Arhangel Vergov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Liviu Aldulescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 36th minute, Arhangel Vergov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Grivata fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. The audience was convinced that Gigi Neacșu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Thomas Sørensen was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. Liviu Aldulescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Trendafil Tashevski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Eero Grönholm to strike the kick off in the second half. Liviu Aldulescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arhangel Vergov, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. FC Grivata's Thomas Sørensen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gigi Neacșu in the 56th minute of play. After a rather tough play, FC Grivata's Slavey Kozovski got a free kick in the 58th minute. In the 59th minute Gigi Neacșu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thomas Sørensen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Saturnino Ibañez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Thomas Sørensen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 67th minute Gigi Neacșu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thomas Sørensen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Cetatea Suceava's Gigi Neacșu in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Grivata's goalie prevented a goal. FC Grivata's Thomas Sørensen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristiano Ronaldinho in the 72nd minute of play. Cetatea Suceava's Liviu Aldulescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Trendafil Tashevski in the 81st minute of play. After 82 played minutes Cetatea Suceava got a freekick which was hit by Emil Poalelungi. In the 83rd minute of the match Kristian Brolin sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Liviu Aldulescu skillfully saved the ball. 91 minutes into the match, Cetatea Suceava's goal looked a bit too open when Trendafil Tashevski came free, but Liviu Aldulescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Grivata's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.