U18 League

Valinor
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Dacian Fetea started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mihnea Martinaș in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Francisc Ghionescu saved The Valar from getting behind. Francisc Ghionescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emanuel Greblă's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dacian Fetea in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Francisc Ghionescu saved The Valar from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mihnea Martinaș in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Francisc Ghionescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 17 minutes, Olimpiu Postelnicescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Valar's supporters crossed their fingers, but Olimpiu Postelnicescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cătălin Jdeica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gandalf Grey, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cătălin Jdeica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olimpiu Postelnicescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 22 in the game by Olimpiu Postelnicescu from a close distance when the talented Cătălin Jdeica managed to make a qualified save. BlueLionesse's players were relieved. In the 23rd minute, Horia Ghiorman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 24 minutes into the match, BlueLionesse's goalkeeper Cătălin Jdeica had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Olimpiu Postelnicescu. After 29 played minutes The Valar got a freekick which was hit by Pompiliu Bugariu. After 31 minutes, Gandalf Grey mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Valar and the BlueLionesse players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 31st minute, Gandalf Grey hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 31 played minutes, BlueLionesse's Grigore Ciorbea shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Francisc Ghionescu came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in BlueLionesse reached it. Cătălin Jdeica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gandalf Grey in the 34th minute of play. The Valar's Francisc Ghionescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristinel Gheorghiță in the 38th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Olimpiu Postelnicescu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Cătălin Jdeica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olimpiu Postelnicescu in the 51st minute of play. Horia Ghiorman's late challenge caught a The Valar's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Horia Ghiorman helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to BlueLionesse getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Horia Ghiorman hit a great ball. Cristinel Gheorghiță kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. After 59 played minutes The Valar got a freekick which was hit by Pompiliu Bugariu. Francisc Ghionescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dacian Fetea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vintilă Coroian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of BlueLionesse booed when The Valar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olimpiu Pascu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vintilă Coroian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emanuel Greblă got free with Francisc Ghionescu in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Maxim Văduvescu fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored BlueLionesse's protests and gave Maxim Văduvescu a yellow card for diving instead. The Valar's Marin Brătescu was substituted for Olimpiu Postelnicescu. After 82 played minutes BlueLionesse got a freekick which was hit by Maxim Văduvescu. When Marin Brătescu came up free with the goalie in the 83rd minute, the The Valar fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Marin Brătescu couldn't finish the play. Gandalf Grey hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. The supporters of BlueLionesse booed when The Valar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vintilă Coroian didn't get a good kick on the ball. 92 minutes into the game, BlueLionesse's Emanuel Greblă nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Francisc Ghionescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 95th match minute, BlueLionesse was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristinel Gheorghiță to maneuver through the defense.