Federation Clash Challenge

Valentin Stanescu
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mugurel Chiriloaie kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Francesco Alfonsi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gigi Neacșu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Heigo Mustkivi having to interfere. Cetatea Suceava's Liviu Aldulescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kalju Palk in the 9th minute of play. Liviu Aldulescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gheorghiţă Hagi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th minute Kalju Palk 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. With a little luck, Tapa Athlétic™'s Heigo Mustkivi got control of the ball when Gigi Neacșu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Liviu Aldulescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 31st minute of play. In the 32nd minute Mugurel Chiriloaie 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. 34 minutes into the match, Tapa Athlétic™'s goalkeeper Heigo Mustkivi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jonas Vennerlund. 35 minutes into the match, Cetatea Suceava's goal looked a bit too open when Mugurel Chiriloaie came free, but Liviu Aldulescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Liviu Aldulescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kalju Palk in the 37th minute of play. If Gigi Neacșu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Heigo Mustkivi made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Gigi Neacșu sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Tapa Athlétic™'s Vahur Nirk got a free kick in the 41st minute. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gigi Neacșu to strike the kick off in the second half. Tapa Athlétic™'s Heigo Mustkivi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gigi Neacșu in the 52nd minute of play. Heigo Mustkivi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gigi Neacșu's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. In the 54th minute, Mugurel Chiriloaie got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Gheorghiţă Hagi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Liviu Aldulescu having to interfere. Mugurel Chiriloaie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 71 minutes into the match, Tapa Athlétic™'s Kalju Palk sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Liviu Aldulescu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Tapa Athlétic™ made a substitution. Roland Muusik replaced Gheorghiţă Hagi. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Mugurel Chiriloaie managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tapa Athlétic™'s supporters rose to their feet, but Mugurel Chiriloaie 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. A hard shot 80 in the game by Mugurel Chiriloaie from a close distance when the talented Liviu Aldulescu managed to make a qualified save. Cetatea Suceava's players were relieved. Heigo Mustkivi came out of the goal in the 81st minute to try and stop a shot by Cetatea Suceava's Cristiano Ronaldinho. But to his dismay, Cristiano Ronaldinho quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. After 83 played minutes Cetatea Suceava got a freekick which was hit by Codruț Octavian. Liviu Aldulescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 84th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Cetatea Suceava's zone, Mugurel Chiriloaie stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Liviu Aldulescu came out of the goal and Mugurel Chiriloaie tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mugurel Chiriloaie recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Heigo Mustkivi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gigi Neacșu, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Cetatea Suceava had won after a very even match.