Stiinta Barlad
Spectators: 7549 (Terracing: 5663,
Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Costel Georgescu got the match started through his kick off. Costel Georgescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Costel Georgescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 15 minutes into the match, Costel Georgescu notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Stiinta Barlad's Ştefan Lipoveanu. Ştefan Lipoveanu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Octav Raicu in the 22nd minute of play forced Gunners FC's goalkeeper Dragoş Târcă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costel Georgescu in the 23rd minute of play forced Stiinta Barlad's goalkeeper Ştefan Lipoveanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes into the game, Costel Georgescu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Ştefan Lipoveanu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 29 minutes had been played when some careless play by Stiinta Barlad's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gigi Ioniță was slow to take the kick. During this time Gunners FC's players had a chance to rest. Octav Raicu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Dragoş Târcă tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Stiinta Barlad's Octav Raicu in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gunners FC's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Octav Raicu during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Stiinta Barlad getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Octav Raicu hit a great ball. Costel Georgescu took the ball and in the 38 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ştefan Lipoveanu. Ştefan Lipoveanu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Ştefan Lipoveanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Costel Georgescu in the 42nd minute of the match. Ştefan Lipoveanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gigi Ioniță, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. In the 44th minute Octav Raicu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dragoş Târcă saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Stiinta Barlad's Octav Raicu got a free kick in the 46th minute. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
An unexpectedly hard shot by Costel Georgescu in the 52nd minute of play forced Stiinta Barlad's goalkeeper Ştefan Lipoveanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Emanuel Bulencea during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Stiinta Barlad's Emanuel Bulencea got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Ştefan Lipoveanu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Costel Georgescu's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. Edgar Panciu came free with the goalkeeper in the 56th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ştefan Lipoveanu could save by the left post. Ştefan Lipoveanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Costel Georgescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 59 minutes into the match, Stiinta Barlad's goalkeeper Ştefan Lipoveanu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gigi Ioniță. A hard shot by Gigi Ioniță from long distance, 60 minutes into the match, got Ştefan Lipoveanu's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. In the 64th minute Teodor Praporgescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dragoş Târcă saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Costel Georgescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Ştefan Lipoveanu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Costel Georgescu in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ştefan Lipoveanu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gigi Ioniță fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ştefan Lipoveanu having to interfere. Ştefan Lipoveanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Costel Georgescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. When Gunners FC's Costel Georgescu in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stiinta Barlad's goalie prevented a goal. Gunners FC's Gigi Ioniță got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 78 minutes, Edgar Panciu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gunners FC and the Stiinta Barlad players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Gunners FC's Edgar Panciu got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 81st minute, Gunners FC's Costel Georgescu ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ştefan Lipoveanu. Ştefan Lipoveanu yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-6. Dragoş Târcă took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Virgil Nistorescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 85 played minutes Stiinta Barlad got a freekick which was hit by Teodor Praporgescu. Costel Georgescu struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Ştefan Lipoveanu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gunners FC. Ştefan Lipoveanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gigi Ioniță, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gunners FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.
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