Friendly League

Estadio Tatay
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ivan Ţopescu made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paolo Oliveiro in the 3rd minute of play forced Cosmos Soccer Club's goalkeeper Dan Gheară to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivan Ţopescu in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nereo Jurgi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Cosmos Soccer Club's Ivan Ţopescu in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alvi Boton's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Saverio Argenis during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Alvi Boton's Saverio Argenis got a free kick in the 14th minute. After 15 played minutes Cosmos Soccer Club got a freekick which was hit by Waldo Bean. Isaac Matei who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 18thth minute tested the skills of Dan Gheară when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The supporters of Cosmos Soccer Club booed when Alvi Boton was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hermengildo Frances didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nereo Jurgi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Ţopescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Ivan Ţopescu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nereo Jurgi was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. In the 28th minute, Isaac Matei hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcus Rush hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. In the 32nd minute, Cosmos Soccer Club's Marcus Rush fired away a free kick that almost went in the goal, but it hit the crossbar and went out into the crowd. Dan Gheară made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isaac Matei in the 39th minute. Dan Gheară made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaac Matei in the 47th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Isaac Matei blasted a shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dan Gheară having to make a save. Nereo Jurgi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Ţopescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nereo Jurgi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Ţopescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Paolo Oliveiro hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Nereo Jurgi stood somewhat misplaced when Ivan Ţopescu came free in front of goal and shot 0-1 to the left of him in the 61 minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivan Ţopescu in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nereo Jurgi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Grant McKay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dan Gheară showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isaac Matei in the 76th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Cosmos Soccer Club's Iago Aspas got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 85thth minute of the game Ivan Ţopescu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Alvi Boton's Nereo Jurgi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Cosmos Soccer Club's Ivan Ţopescu was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 86th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. When Cosmos Soccer Club's Ivan Ţopescu in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alvi Boton's goalie prevented a goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Cosmos Soccer Club walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.