League

Niscov
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sabin Nechifor got the match started through his kick off. Mugurel Urdoi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sabin Nechifor, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. The supporters of Niscov AFC booed when Espada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mircea Piț didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 15th minute, Iustin Negrescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Costică Gavrilescu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mugurel Urdoi was relentless in the 21st minute of the game. When Călin Greavu, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 22 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Mugurel Graur was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. 23 minutes into the match, Niscov AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Sabin Nechifor came free, but Mugurel Urdoi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. George Mârza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mugurel Graur having to interfere. Sandu Oprescu hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Costică Gavrilescu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mugurel Urdoi was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. In the 38th minute, Iustin Negrescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 39 minutes, Răzvan Dărmănescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Espada's supporters crossed their fingers, but Răzvan Dărmănescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sabin Nechifor in the 41st minute of play forced Niscov AFC's goalkeeper Mugurel Urdoi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sabin Flamaropol kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Mugurel Urdoi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ionel Albeanu in the 44th minute of play. Mugurel Urdoi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sabin Nechifor in the 45th minute of play. Mugurel Urdoi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iordache Bociort in the 46th minute of the match.

51 minutes into the game, Iustin Negrescu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Niscov AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Espada the free kick. The supporters of Espada booed when Niscov AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iustin Negrescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Costică Gavrilescu in the 54thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mugurel Urdoi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 62 minutes into the match, Iordache Bociort notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Niscov AFC's Mugurel Urdoi. Mugurel Urdoi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 66th minute of the match, Costică Gavrilescu got a very nice opportunity to score, but Mugurel Urdoi was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. George Mârza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mugurel Graur didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from George Mârza went, in the 71st minute, to the upper right corner, 2-3 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sabin Nechifor in the 79th minute of play forced Niscov AFC's goalkeeper Mugurel Urdoi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iordache Bociort could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Mugurel Urdoi made a huge save. In the 84th minute, Călin Greavu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Sabin Nechifor's late challenge caught a Niscov AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sabin Nechifor helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Niscov AFC booed when Espada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sabin Nechifor didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Espada supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Espada would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.