Friendly League

Banie-Bv.
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Okan Koc got the match started through his kick off. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind SSV Ulm 1846's goalkeeper Timo Courtois, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Martin Crețu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Don Merlot, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vágner Vargas made in the 10th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Aurel Panait however managed to control. In the 15th minute Don Merlot shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Crețu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, SSV Ulm 1846's Stephane Bosch got a free kick in the 16th minute. If Aurel Panait had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Don Merlot kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. The throw-in from Vágner Vargas in the 28th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by SSV Ulm 1846's Afonso Silveira. With a little luck, SSV Ulm 1846's Timo Courtois got control of the ball when Okan Koc tried to sneak it across the goal line. SSV Ulm 1846's Timo Courtois proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save SSV Ulm 1846 from getting a goal against them. 33 minutes had been played when some careless play by SSV Ulm 1846's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Aurel Panait was slow to take the kick. During this time Stiinta-Univ.'s players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Stiinta-Univ.'s corner Benjamim Urbano fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Timo Courtois quite easily take care of the ball. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Stiinta-Univ.'s goalkeeper Martin Crețu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Stiinta-Univ.'s Martin Crețu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberigo Sessa in the 39th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Don Merlot was the one to do the kick off. Alberigo Sessa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Martin Crețu having to make a save. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when SSV Ulm 1846's Alberigo Sessa in the 53rd minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Martin Crețu was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Stiinta-Univ. through an amazing save. The supporters of Stiinta-Univ. booed when SSV Ulm 1846 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afonso Silveira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Timo Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shi Ming Sheng, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martin Crețu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Don Merlot in the 61st minute of play. Timo Courtois showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Okan Koc, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. In the 66th minute Alberigo Sessa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Crețu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 67 minutes into the game, Alberigo Sessa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Martin Crețu. Alberigo Sessa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. Stiinta-Univ.'s Șerban Rușanu was substituted for Virgil Oargă. Stiinta-Univ.'s Muhammet Altın was substituted for Viteazul Flore. Timo Courtois showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Shi Ming Sheng, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Stiinta-Univ.'s Benjamim Urbano managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Sotiris Alexandropoulos in the 80 minute of the game. After 92 played minutes Stiinta-Univ. got a freekick which was hit by Benjamim Urbano. Alberigo Sessa kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match.