U18 League

GROAPA CU LEI
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Cezar Ghinescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Greblă in the 6th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dacian Patrichi got free with Cătălin Jdeica in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Emanuel Greblă sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 15 minutes into the match, BlueLionesse's goal looked a bit too open when Dacian Patrichi came free, but Cătălin Jdeica reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cătălin Jdeica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silviu Stoian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 26th match minute, Rovine Craiova was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iordache Andone to maneuver through the defense. In the 27th match minute, Rovine Craiova was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ionuț Oroveanu to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Matei Nasta during the 29th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 29th minute, Matei Nasta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cezar Ghinescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dacian Fetea in the 30th minute of the match. Cătălin Jdeica didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Dacian Patrichi went, in the 32nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. In the 45th minute, Petre Ştiopul hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Marcu Hagi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dacian Fetea was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Rovine Craiova booed when BlueLionesse was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcu Hagi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cezar Ghinescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Greblă, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Ionuț Oroveanu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cătălin Jdeica having to interfere. Cezar Ghinescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Greblă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 69 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for BlueLionesse! Matei Nasta shot the penalty kick right outside the post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valeriu Iuzbașa during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 75 played minutes BlueLionesse got a freekick which was hit by Valeriu Iuzbașa. Emanuel Greblă kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. The BlueLionesse players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Rovine Craiova from taking control. The game ends in a draw.