U23 League

Vasile Bratianu
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Iustin Neagoe made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 11th minute, Stelian Achiriloaie hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 13 played minutes ★RO★ NEW VISION ® got a freekick which was hit by Irinel Braia. If Lucrețiu Novăceanu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucrețiu Novăceanu in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manole Ghiondea saved Galati Harbour Cats from getting behind. The supporters of Galati Harbour Cats booed when ★RO★ NEW VISION ® was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucrețiu Novăceanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manole Ghiondea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucrețiu Novăceanu in the 34th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Lucrețiu Novăceanu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Manole Ghiondea was relentless in the 34th minute of the game. In the 35th minute Eduard Vlas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manole Ghiondea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When ★RO★ NEW VISION ®'s Lucrețiu Novăceanu in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Galati Harbour Cats's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in ★RO★ NEW VISION ®'s zone, Sebastian Andone stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Viorel Joldea came out of the goal and Sebastian Andone tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Stelian Achiriloaie's late challenge caught a Galati Harbour Cats's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Stelian Achiriloaie helped the player get up and apologised. The audience was convinced that Lucrețiu Novăceanu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Manole Ghiondea was relentless in the 46th minute of the game.

Manole Ghiondea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Irinel Braia in the 52nd minute of the match. After having played for 55 minutes, Sebastian Andone managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Galati Harbour Cats's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sebastian Andone was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 57 minutes into the game, Aurel Crainic was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Galati Harbour Cats's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ★RO★ NEW VISION ® the free kick. In the 57th minute, Aurel Crainic hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With his leg Manole Ghiondea managed to avoid a goal in the 58thth minute, when ★RO★ NEW VISION ®'s Lucrețiu Novăceanu fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Lucrețiu Novăceanu kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Viorel Joldea stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Iustin Neagoe's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. Manole Ghiondea stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lucrețiu Novăceanu's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. A collision led to ★RO★ NEW VISION ® getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Petruț Ţintă hit a great ball. ★RO★ NEW VISION ®'s Viorel Joldea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sebastian Andone in the 78th minute of play. In the 82nd minute, Costică Dincă hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Manole Ghiondea stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lucrețiu Novăceanu's shot from short distance in the 85th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lucrețiu Novăceanu in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manole Ghiondea prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match clock showed 94 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Lucrețiu Novăceanu sped through Galati Harbour Cats's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Manole Ghiondea.