MIT Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Croatia's Toni Mauzer started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After having played for 5 minutes, Marcu Voitiş managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MIT Craiova's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marcu Voitiş was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ilija Skugor was out of position in the 8 minute of play, and Marcu Voitiş capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Marcu Voitiş really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Teo Gudelj made in the 15th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Eduard Kostelac however managed to control. Croatia's defense didn't have a chance, in the 17th minute, when Marcu Voitiş scored to the left of an out of position Ilija Skugor, making the score, 3-0. Croatia's Ilija Skugor proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 24th minute of the match, managed to save Croatia from getting a goal against them. In the 25th minute Marcu Voitiş shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ilija Skugor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 28th minute Toni Mauzer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mihai Cismaș saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Croatia's defense didn't have a chance, in the 30th minute, when Emil Glodeanu scored to the left of an out of position Ilija Skugor, making the score, 4-0. Mihai Cismaș showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dinko Stankovic, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Marcu Voitiş kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. 44 minutes into the match, Croatia's goalkeeper Ilija Skugor had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcu Voitiş. After a rather tough play, MIT Craiova's Marcu Voitiş got a free kick in the 46th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.
Patrik Terzic was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 51 minutes into the match. Patrik Terzic hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Ilija Skugor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcu Voitiş, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Croatia's Ilija Skugor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grigore Rizescu in the 61st minute of play. 64 minutes into the match, MIT Craiova's goal looked a bit too open when Damir Pongrac came free, but Mihai Cismaș reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ilija Skugor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcu Voitiş in the 65th minute of the match. Damir Pongrac charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Damir Pongrac the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 67 minutes into the game, Teo Gudelj was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Croatia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MIT Craiova the free kick. A collision led to Croatia getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Teo Gudelj hit a great ball. After 69 minutes, Cristian Moisil mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the MIT Craiova and the Croatia players grew even worse after the yellow card. Cristian Moisil kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. 74 minutes into the game, Rareș Bîndean was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MIT Craiova's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Croatia the free kick. The supporters of Croatia booed when MIT Craiova was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rareș Bîndean didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mihai Cismaș showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Bosak, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. A collision led to MIT Craiova getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Cristian Moisil hit a great ball. MIT Craiova were furious when Valer Papadima was red carded, 89 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Toni Mauzer shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. In the 93rd minute, Benjamin Domazet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The MIT Craiova fans cheered their team off the field, for while Croatia had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.
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