League

Vlad Stadium
Spectators: 7970 (Terracing: 5979, Seating: 1833, VIP seats: 158) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Niculae Şantău made the kick off which started today's match. Thracian F.C's Esteban Ralondo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Evert Beckström in the 3rd minute of play. 3 minutes into the match, Evert Beckström had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Esteban Ralondo. Thracian F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Evert Beckström was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 7th match minute, Thracian F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vincent Björling to maneuver through the defense. Esteban Ralondo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niculae Şantău, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. In the 13th minute of the match, Victor Tache got a very nice opportunity to score, but Olimpiu Vulcănescu was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Victor Tache got free with Olimpiu Vulcănescu in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The crowd rose to their feet as Victor Tache kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Olimpiu Vulcănescu. That made the score 1-1 in the 15 minute of play. With an all-out effort, Thracian F.C's Olimpiu Vulcănescu threw himself towards the right post 18 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Octav Horea, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Olimpiu Vulcănescu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Octav Horea went, in the 20th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. 22 minutes into the match, FC ELEGANCE HD's goalkeeper Olimpiu Vulcănescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Victor Tache. When Thracian F.C's Octav Horea in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC ELEGANCE HD's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Nechifor Mușătescu managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC ELEGANCE HD's supporters rose to their feet, but Nechifor Mușătescu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Esteban Ralondo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kim Chiarelli in the 28th minute of play forced Thracian F.C's goalkeeper Esteban Ralondo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Octav Horea had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Simon Martin hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC ELEGANCE HD's goalkeeper Olimpiu Vulcănescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 44 minutes into the match, Thracian F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Nechifor Mușătescu came free, but Esteban Ralondo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Octav Horea made a kick off. Esteban Ralondo was a little too slow when Kim Chiarelli got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 54th minute. The score was now 2-2. Thracian F.C's Esteban Ralondo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Thracian F.C from getting a goal against them. Olof Lind hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Olimpiu Vulcănescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Octav Horea's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. 69 minutes into the match, Thracian F.C's goalkeeper Esteban Ralondo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kim Chiarelli. Thracian F.C made a substitution. Gavril Bleoancă replaced Pavel Cenușă. After a defensive mix-up in FC ELEGANCE HD's zone, Octav Horea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Olimpiu Vulcănescu came out of the goal and Octav Horea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A hard shot 78 in the game by Nechifor Mușătescu from a close distance when the talented Esteban Ralondo managed to make a qualified save. Thracian F.C's players were relieved. In the 80th minute, Nechifor Mușătescu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Esteban Ralondo was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. With a little luck, Thracian F.C's Esteban Ralondo got control of the ball when Nechifor Mușătescu tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Thracian F.C's Octav Horea in 90 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Olimpiu Vulcănescu guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Octav Horea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 95 played minutes Thracian F.C got a freekick which was hit by Francisc Popan. FC ELEGANCE HD's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.