Challenge

National stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Wladimir Wasilewski made the kick off and thus started the match. After a rather tough play, Progresul Pitesti's Chorache Tofiño got a free kick in the 2nd minute. 3 minutes into the match, Luxembourg's Wladimir Wasilewski broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 4 minutes into the match, Luxembourg's goal looked a bit too open when Chorache Tofiño came free, but Karlheinz Ludecke reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Klaus Pichler got free with Martin Tudor in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Klaus Pichler fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martin Tudor having to interfere. A hard shot 18 in the game by Wladimir Wasilewski from a close distance when the talented Martin Tudor managed to make a qualified save. Progresul Pitesti's players were relieved. Martin Tudor made an important save on a dangerous shot by Yannick Bartz in the 21st minute. Frankie Majerus hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. When Boyde Palmington fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Progresul Pitesti's protests and gave Boyde Palmington a yellow card for diving instead. In the 26th minute, one of Progresul Pitesti:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Progresul Pitesti. In the 27th minute of the game, Luxembourg got a penalty. The shot went straight in by the left post. Wladimir Wasilewski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Martin Tudor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wladimir Wasilewski, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. The supporters of Progresul Pitesti booed when Luxembourg was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yannick Bartz didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Progresul Pitesti's Martin Tudor got control of the ball when Klaus Pichler tried to sneak it across the goal line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Flavius Nisipeanu to strike the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Klaus Pichler in the 51st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martin Tudor saved Progresul Pitesti from getting behind. A collision led to Luxembourg getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Fabian Hoffmann hit a great ball. When Luxembourg's Wladimir Wasilewski in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Progresul Pitesti's goalie prevented a goal. Martin Tudor stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wladimir Wasilewski's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. After 63 played minutes Progresul Pitesti got a freekick which was hit by Chorache Tofiño. Progresul Pitesti's Martin Tudor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wladimir Wasilewski in the 67th minute of play. A collision led to Progresul Pitesti getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Flavius Nisipeanu hit a great ball. Luxembourg made a substitution. Zeno Pfützner replaced Frankie Majerus. After a rather tough play, Progresul Pitesti's Flavius Nisipeanu got a free kick in the 69th minute. Martin Tudor stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wladimir Wasilewski's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Klaus Pichler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Martin Tudor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Progresul Pitesti's Martin Tudor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wladimir Wasilewski in the 76th minute of play. A collision led to Luxembourg getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Yannick Bartz hit a great ball. The supporters of Progresul Pitesti booed when Luxembourg was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yannick Bartz didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Miguel Sanches in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martin Tudor saved Progresul Pitesti from getting behind. In the 89th minute Luxembourg were awarded a corner. Jean-Claude Fröhlich went to the cornerflag to take it. 93 minutes into the match, Miguel Sanches had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Martin Tudor. Progresul Pitesti's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Miguel Sanches was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Progresul Pitesti's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.