League

Berceni Arena
Spectators: 8019 (Terracing: 6016, Seating: 1844, VIP seats: 159) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Marcu Grădinaru got the match started through his kick off. Denis Blejan who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 11thth minute tested the skills of Marin Luican when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Ciprian Ciuvică's late challenge caught a Nanov fc's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ciprian Ciuvică helped the player get up and apologised. In the 13th minute, Ciprian Ciuvică hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 13th minute of the match Costel Gugulanu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mugur Burtescu skillfully saved the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Denis Blejan in the 16th minute of play forced Nanov fc's goalkeeper Marin Luican to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Hosu in the 18th minute of play forced Angels Team's goalkeeper Mugur Burtescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcu Grădinaru received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Marin Luican tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A hard shot 21 in the game by Denis Blejan from a close distance when the talented Marin Luican managed to make a qualified save. Nanov fc's players were relieved. Mugur Burtescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felix Hosu in the 24th minute of play. In the 25thth minute of the game Costel Gugulanu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Angels Team's Mugur Burtescu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 27 minutes into the match, Angels Team's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Hosu came free, but Mugur Burtescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Angels Team's goalkeeper Mugur Burtescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Dacian Lupescu was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 30 minutes into the match. Marin Luican was out of position in the 35 minute of play, and Marcu Grădinaru capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Marcu Grădinaru really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 39th minute, Denis Blejan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With his leg Marin Luican managed to avoid a goal in the 46thth minute, when Angels Team's Denis Blejan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Angels Team's Mugur Burtescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Costel Gugulanu in the 58th minute of play. Marin Luican showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcu Grădinaru, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Virgil Stroescu's late challenge caught a Nanov fc's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Virgil Stroescu helped the player get up and apologised. Virgil Stroescu kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Mugur Burtescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felix Hosu in the 67th minute of the match. Matei Căplescu hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Horea Lăzăroiu in the 75th minute of play forced Angels Team's goalkeeper Mugur Burtescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marin Luican took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcu Grădinaru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Denis Blejan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marin Luican was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. Mugur Burtescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Horea Lăzăroiu in the 85th minute. Nanov fc's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Costel Gugulanu in the 89th minute. The corner led Nanov fc's Costel Gugulanu to fire away a dangerous shot which Mugur Burtescu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Angels Team's zone, Felix Hosu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mugur Burtescu came out of the goal and Felix Hosu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Angels Team had won after a very even match.