Federation Clash Challenge

Grivata Arena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) After 4 played minutes FC Grivata got a freekick which was hit by Arhangel Vergov. After 12 minutes, Michal Stehno made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. FC Grivata's Thomas Sørensen tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thomas Sørensen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Máximo Kirchner, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. In the 16th match minute, FC Grivata was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Petkov to maneuver through the defense. 17 minutes into the match, Michal Stehno had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thomas Sørensen. FC Grivata's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Michal Stehno was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. In the 21st minute, Eero Grönholm made a precise shot to the right of Venancio Cristofol. Unidad de Matanza's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. 23 minutes into the match, FC Grivata's goal looked a bit too open when Michal Stehno came free, but Thomas Sørensen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thomas Sørensen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michal Stehno in the 27th minute of play. Máximo Kirchner kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. After 33 minutes of play, FC Grivata's Eero Grönholm made it 3-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Venancio Cristofol was left in no man's land by his defense there! Michal Stehno fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thomas Sørensen having to interfere. Thomas Sørensen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michal Stehno, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eero Grönholm was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Michal Stehno in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Thomas Sørensen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Máximo Kirchner fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thomas Sørensen having to interfere. Maarten Aelbrecht took the ball and in the 58 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Thomas Sørensen. Thomas Sørensen dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-4. Maarten Aelbrecht sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for 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 Maarten Aelbrecht in the 67th minute of play. After having played for 69 minutes, Michal Stehno managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Unidad de Matanza's supporters crossed their fingers, but Michal Stehno was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Unidad de Matanza's Yannick Bartz was substituted for Máximo Kirchner. Unidad de Matanza's Lotfi Ziadi was substituted for Michal Stehno. Thomas Sørensen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nestor Bâru in the 74th minute of play. Thomas Sørensen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nestor Bâru's shot from short distance in the 76th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Antonio Dino in the 79th minute of play forced Unidad de Matanza's goalkeeper Venancio Cristofol to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nestor Bâru in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thomas Sørensen saved FC Grivata from getting behind. Nestor Bâru sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 93 minutes into the match, FC Grivata's goal looked a bit too open when Nestor Bâru came free, but Thomas Sørensen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 95 minutes into the match, FC Grivata's goal looked a bit too open when Nestor Bâru came free, but Thomas Sørensen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thomas Sørensen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lotfi Ziadi in the 96th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Unidad de Matanza had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.