National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10302 (Terracing: 7727, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Through an outstanding action, after 9 minutes, Nicolae Ceaușescu successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Nicolae Ceaușescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandros Vranis, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Aristide Cosoreanu managed to get in a good position for a shot. U21 Romania's supporters rose to their feet, but Aristide Cosoreanu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Giannis Kabosis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Petros Fyssas got a throw-in 19 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Marinos Kalenteridis. In the 19th minute, Alexandru Racoviță hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marinos Kalenteridis got free with Nicolae Ceaușescu in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, U21 Romania's Flavius Stoleru got a free kick in the 24th minute. U21 Greece's Alexandros Vranis was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 25th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Giannis Kabosis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aristide Cosoreanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 31 minutes into the match, U21 Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandros Vranis came free, but Nicolae Ceaușescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 32 minutes into the match, U21 Romania's Aristide Cosoreanu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Giannis Kabosis narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to U21 Romania getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Alexandru Racoviță hit a great ball. Alexandros Vranis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 43 minutes into the game, Petros Fyssas threw the ball into play from the sideline. U21 Romania's Cristi Chivu quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Cristi Chivu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Aristide Cosoreanu to make the kick off. Giannis Kabosis was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Aristide Cosoreanu showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 55 minute of play. U21 Romania made a substitution. Octavian Predoiu replaced Bruce Van Damme. U21 Romania made a substitution. Horia Bârlă replaced Aristide Cosoreanu. In the 62nd minute U21 Romania were awarded a corner. Ernest Niculescu went to the cornerflag to take it. A well-hit corner resulted in Alexandru Racoviță heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. U21 Greece's Giannis Kabosis proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Greece from getting a goal against them. Ilias Drakos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicolae Ceaușescu having to interfere. Nicolae Ceaușescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marinos Kalenteridis, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. 73 minutes into the match, Horia Bârlă notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of U21 Greece's Giannis Kabosis. Giannis Kabosis was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The supporters of U21 Greece booed when U21 Romania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexandru Racoviță didn't get a good kick on the ball. Horia Bârlă scored 1-4 in the 80th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Giannis Kabosis, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Horia Bârlă got free with Giannis Kabosis in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 90thth minute of the game Horia Bârlă who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 Greece's Giannis Kabosis was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Horia Bârlă in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Giannis Kabosis saved U21 Greece from getting behind. U21 Greece's Giannis Kabosis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Horia Bârlă in the 95th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. U21 Romania had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.