Federation Clash Challenge

Franck Ribery Arena
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Astor Poz kicked off to start the match. A collision led to Sandungueo getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Traian Bognar hit a great ball. Jeremias Procopio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vasile Blănaru in the 4th minute. Martin Tudor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Astor Poz in the 5th minute of play. The supporters of Progresul Pitesti booed when Sandungueo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Bertran didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 10th minute Astor Poz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Tudor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Astor Poz in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martin Tudor saved Progresul Pitesti from getting behind. If Karol Czempa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 16 played minutes Sandungueo got a freekick which was hit by Honorio Eguen. In the 21st match minute, Sandungueo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Honorio Eguen to maneuver through the defense. Martin Tudor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Astor Poz in the 23rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Astor Poz in the 24th minute of play forced Progresul Pitesti's goalkeeper Martin Tudor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Astor Poz in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Martin Tudor prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Astor Poz in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Martin Tudor prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 26th minute Sandungueo were awarded a corner. Traian Bognar went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 28th minute Luigi Doublet shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Tudor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jeremias Procopio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonard Moise, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. 33 minutes into the match, Progresul Pitesti's goal looked a bit too open when Traian Bognar came free, but Martin Tudor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 37 minutes into the match, Sandungueo's goal looked a bit too open when Karol Czempa came free, but Jeremias Procopio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Santiago Rayman hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Vasile Blănaru was the one to do the kick off. After 55 played minutes Sandungueo got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Bertran. Chorache Tofiño's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jeremias Procopio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 59th minute of play. Martin Tudor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Astor Poz in the 60th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Timmie Deinse in the 62nd minute of play forced Sandungueo's goalkeeper Jeremias Procopio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 64th minute, Vasile Blănaru left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Progresul Pitesti fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. If Chorache Tofiño had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Progresul Pitesti's Chorache Tofiño got a free kick in the 70th minute. Boyde Palmington charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Boyde Palmington the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Traian Bognar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sandungueo's supporters rose to their feet, but Traian Bognar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Martin Tudor breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, Progresul Pitesti's Martin Tudor got control of the ball when Natã Motta tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 74 played minutes Progresul Pitesti got a freekick which was hit by Vasile Blănaru. Martin Tudor made an important save on a dangerous shot by Astor Poz in the 76th minute. Chorache Tofiño scored 2-0 in the 78th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jeremias Procopio, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Traian Bognar fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sandungueo's protests and gave Traian Bognar a yellow card for diving instead. In the 83rd minute, Traian Bognar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chorache Tofiño sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Progresul Pitesti's Martin Tudor proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save Progresul Pitesti from getting a goal against them. In the 88thth minute of the game Traian Bognar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Progresul Pitesti's Martin Tudor was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Progresul Pitesti booed when Sandungueo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Honorio Eguen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martin Tudor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luigi Doublet, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the Sandungueo players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Progresul Pitesti.