League

Hagiesti
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Iordache Mărăscu made the kick off which started today's match. Petre Homescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iacob Balaban in the 3rd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Moise Vâlceanu got free with Adam Troncotă in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of JIU PETROSANI booed when Hagiesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iurie Corlățean didn't get a good kick on the ball. Moise Vâlceanu kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 12thth minute. Though ot was a great shot JIU PETROSANI's keeper Adam Troncotă was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. Marcu Boroș hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iordache Mărăscu in the 27th minute of play forced JIU PETROSANI's goalkeeper Adam Troncotă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 28th minute of the match Gică Bărăian shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Adam Troncotă showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iordache Mărăscu in the 30th minute of play forced JIU PETROSANI's goalkeeper Adam Troncotă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Ilie Nicorici had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 45 minutes into the match, Hagiesti's goal looked a bit too open when Iacob Balaban came free, but Petre Homescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Iacob Balaban made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iordache Mărăscu in the 53rd minute of play forced JIU PETROSANI's goalkeeper Adam Troncotă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adam Troncotă showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iordache Mărăscu, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. If Iordache Mărăscu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 69th minute, Ilie Nicorici 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Maxim Boerescu managed to get in a good position for a shot. JIU PETROSANI's supporters rose to their feet, but Maxim Boerescu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Petre Homescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Paul Bărbulescu fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hagiesti's protests and gave Paul Bărbulescu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 73rd match minute, Hagiesti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paul Bărbulescu to maneuver through the defense. 76 minutes into the match, JIU PETROSANI's goal looked a bit too open when Iordache Mărăscu came free, but Adam Troncotă reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Hagiesti's zone, Iacob Balaban stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Petre Homescu came out of the goal and Iacob Balaban tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Moise Vâlceanu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 97th minute the ball was on its way in behind JIU PETROSANI's goalkeeper Adam Troncotă, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The JIU PETROSANI players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.