U18 League

Balavanis ArenA
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Augustin Radu started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 6th minute Augustin Radu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cătălin Simuţ saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 9th minute, Alexandru Zăvoiu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Cristinel Zdrobiş took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mugurel Apostolescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 12th minute, Alexandru Zăvoiu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Scorpions -MM- getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Aron Câmpeanu hit a great ball. Balavanis's Cătălin Simuţ played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Augustin Radu in the 18th minute of play. Cătălin Simuţ took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Augustin Radu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 24th minute, Augustin Radu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cătălin Simuţ was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Aurel Andriescu kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Scorpions -MM-'s Mihai Stoleru got a free kick in the 30th minute. Flavius Ştefulescu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 31st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Cristinel Zdrobiş. Scorpions -MM-'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Cătălin Simuţ showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Augustin Radu, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Mihai Stoleru hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Flavius Ştefulescu, 37 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Aurel Andriescu's late challenge caught a Balavanis's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aurel Andriescu helped the player get up and apologised. In the 42nd minute, Aurel Andriescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Iurie Cocoș kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mugurel Apostolescu to make the kick off. When Scorpions -MM-'s Augustin Radu in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Balavanis's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Petru Cismarescu in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristinel Zdrobiş saved Scorpions -MM- from getting behind. In the 61st minute Cristinel Tapalagă shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristinel Zdrobiş saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristinel Zdrobiş made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mugurel Apostolescu in the 66th minute of play. Alexandru Zăvoiu's late challenge caught a Balavanis's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alexandru Zăvoiu helped the player get up and apologised. In the 68th minute, Alexandru Zăvoiu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Codrin Lăzărescu in the 70th minute of play forced Scorpions -MM-'s goalkeeper Cristinel Zdrobiş to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 70th match minute, Balavanis was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emanuel Goiciu to maneuver through the defense. Iurie Cocoș received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Cătălin Simuţ tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mihai Stoleru hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Balavanis's George Aelenei got a free kick in the 84th minute. 87 minutes into the match, Balavanis's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Fărcașu came free, but Cătălin Simuţ reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 89 minutes into the game, Scorpions -MM-'s Cristian Fărcașu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cătălin Simuţ made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Balavanis's Cătălin Simuţ played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Fărcașu in the 94th minute of play. The Scorpions -MM- players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.