Federation Clash Challenge

BaLiSt Arena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Argoitz Abeijon started the match with the kick off. 6 minutes into the match, River CBBA's goal looked a bit too open when Servet Kılıc came free, but Marcelo Barovero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Servet Kılıc received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Marcelo Barovero came out and tried to block the shot, but Servet Kılıc slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Argoitz Abeijon in the 9th minute of play forced FC BaLiSt's goalkeeper Chi Tzalov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 15 minutes into the match, River CBBA's goalkeeper Marcelo Barovero had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Grigore Zberea. In the 16th minute Argoitz Abeijon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chi Tzalov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 24 minutes into the match, River CBBA's goalkeeper Marcelo Barovero had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Servet Kılıc. Marcelo Barovero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Caetano Messias in the 28th minute of the match. Marcelo Barovero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Grigore Zberea in the 33rd minute of play. FC BaLiSt's Chi Tzalov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Argoitz Abeijon in the 37th minute of play. Mihăiţă Șeicaru struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Marcelo Barovero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC BaLiSt. 44 minutes into the game, Boğaçhan Akyel cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Chi Tzalov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Servet Kılıc to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 50th minute, Argoitz Abeijon managed to get in a good position for a shot. River CBBA's supporters rose to their feet, but Argoitz Abeijon was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Chi Tzalov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marcelo Barovero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Servet Kılıc, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Servet Kılıc in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcelo Barovero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 53rd match minute, River CBBA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Funes to maneuver through the defense. 54 minutes into the match, Servet Kılıc had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcelo Barovero. River CBBA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Servet Kılıc was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. FC BaLiSt made a substitution. Aron Olteanu replaced Mihăiţă Șeicaru. A collision led to River CBBA getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Boğaçhan Akyel hit a great ball. River CBBA's Ponciano Abarca was substituted for Juan Funes. Boğaçhan Akyel hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. 64 minutes into the match, FC BaLiSt's Caetano Messias sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marcelo Barovero narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Marcelo Barovero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Servet Kılıc in the 67th minute of play. Marcelo Barovero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Caetano Messias, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Marcelo Barovero came out of the goal in the 75th minute to try and stop a shot by FC BaLiSt's Grigore Zberea. But to his dismay, Grigore Zberea quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-1. River CBBA's Varis Birgelis was substituted for Hector Enrique. In the 82nd minute Caetano Messias shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Barovero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Chi Tzalov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ponciano Abarca, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Marcelo Barovero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Servet Kılıc, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Marcelo Barovero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Grigore Zberea, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Marcelo Barovero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Grigore Zberea's shot from short distance in the 89th minute. Chi Tzalov made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Ponciano Abarca sent off a good shot on target. Marcelo Barovero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Servet Kılıc, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the River CBBA players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for FC BaLiSt.