U21 League

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Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Galati Harbour Cats's Aurel Crainic started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After some careless play in the TAXI-MM- defense, Aurel Crainic kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fabian Hudiță. The TAXI-MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fabian Hudiță should have stopped the shot. Fabian Hudiță came out of the goal in the 12th minute to try and stop a shot by Galati Harbour Cats's Filip Mavrogheni. But to his dismay, Filip Mavrogheni quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. A hard shot 18 in the game by Iulian Stoleru from a close distance when the talented Manole Ghiondea managed to make a qualified save. Galati Harbour Cats's players were relieved. The supporters of TAXI-MM- booed when Galati Harbour Cats was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filip Mavrogheni didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aurel Crainic sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 31st minute Filip Mavrogheni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabian Hudiță saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st minute, Filip Mavrogheni made a precise shot to the right of Fabian Hudiță. TAXI-MM-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Manole Anghel charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Manole Anghel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Manole Anghel hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. If Filip Mavrogheni had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aurel Crainic in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabian Hudiță prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Manole Anghel struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Fabian Hudiță didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Galati Harbour Cats. Aurel Crainic blasted a shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fabian Hudiță having to make a save. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Iulian Stoleru to strike the kick off in the second half. Aurel Crainic could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Fabian Hudiță made a huge save. Fabian Hudiță came out of the goal in the 57th minute to try and stop a shot by Galati Harbour Cats's Filip Mavrogheni. But to his dismay, Filip Mavrogheni quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. Filip Mavrogheni kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Filip Mavrogheni during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 62 played minutes Galati Harbour Cats got a freekick which was hit by Filip Mavrogheni. After 64 played minutes Galati Harbour Cats got a freekick which was hit by Aurel Crainic. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Filip Mavrogheni managed to get in a good position for a shot. Galati Harbour Cats's supporters rose to their feet, but Filip Mavrogheni was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fabian Hudiță breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Filip Mavrogheni came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the Galati Harbour Cats 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 Filip Mavrogheni couldn't finish the play. Aurel Crainics short, quick shot in the 74thth minute got Fabian Hudiță to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by David Jder during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Aurel Crainic received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Fabian Hudiță tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 91 played minutes TAXI-MM- got a freekick which was hit by Olimpiu Bobailă. The TAXI-MM- fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Galati Harbour Cats were clearly better and deserved to take the win.