U21 League

Unicorns Temple
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gigel Bălan made the kick off which started today's match. Isac Drâmba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Costin Zăraşcu, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. In the 23rd minute of the match ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ got a corner. Unicorns ™'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sorin Elian ran over to the corner to take the kick. 24 minutes into the game, Mihnea Jula was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Unicorns ™ the free kick. Mihnea Jula hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Codrin Boc in the 28th minute of play forced ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goalkeeper Cristinel Gabriel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 28th play minute Codrin Boc came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Cristinel Gabriel. 1-0. In the 34th minute Gigel Bălan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isac Drâmba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Isac Drâmba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mihnea Jula in the 45th minute of the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tudor Bodea to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gabi Cristian to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tudor Bodea in the 53rd minute of play forced ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goalkeeper Cristinel Gabriel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 54th minute Codrin Boc shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristinel Gabriel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 57 minutes, Gabi Cristian mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ and the Unicorns ™ players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 57 played minutes ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ got a freekick which was hit by Gabi Cristian. Emanuel Zbârciog hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s Cristinel Gabriel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tudor Bodea in the 69th minute of play. In the 79th match minute, ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emanuel Zbârciog to maneuver through the defense. 81 minutes into the game, Gigel Bălan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Isac Drâmba. Gigel Bălan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. A collision led to Unicorns ™ getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Iustinian Petre hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gigel Bălan got free with Isac Drâmba in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s Emanuel Zbârciog got a free kick in the 90th minute. Sorin Elian kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.