U23 League

Ciufulici Arena
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Edgar Vlas made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute Adriano Raniolo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marius Rusu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Alexandria Team08 booed when FC ciufulici was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ioan Almăgean didn't get a good kick on the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 9 minutes, Laurențiu Popescu successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 12 minutes into the match, FC ciufulici's goal looked a bit too open when Eric Pădure came free, but Marius Rusu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 13th minute, Edgar Comarnescu reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Laurențiu Popescu. The goal made the score 1-0. Marius Rusu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Raniolo in the 23rd minute of play. A hard shot 31 in the game by George Giurcă from a close distance when the talented Laurențiu Popescu managed to make a qualified save. Alexandria Team08's players were relieved. Marius Rusu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eric Pădure in the 33rd minute of the match. 35 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC ciufulici's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Eric Pădure was slow to take the kick. During this time Alexandria Team08's players had a chance to rest. FC ciufulici were furious when Andrei Joita was red carded, 40 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 41 played minutes FC ciufulici got a freekick which was hit by Andrei Joita. 42 minutes into the game, Remus Onea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC ciufulici's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alexandria Team08 the free kick. After a rather tough play, FC ciufulici's Remus Onea got a free kick in the 42nd minute. After 43 played minutes, Alexandria Team08's Eric Pădure shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Marius Rusu 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 Alexandria Team08 reached it. 44 minutes into the match, Ovidiu Petcu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marius Rusu. FC ciufulici's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ovidiu Petcu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. 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. Mădălin Răduț was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute Adriano Raniolo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marius Rusu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, FC ciufulici's Edgar Vlas got a free kick in the 56th minute. In the 60th minute, Alexandria Team08's Eric Pădure ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Marius Rusu. Marius Rusu yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. Marius Rusu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adriano Raniolo in the 63rd minute of the match. Marius Rusu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eric Pădure in the 67th minute of the match. With a little luck, FC ciufulici's Marius Rusu got control of the ball when Mădălin Răduț tried to sneak it across the goal line. FC ciufulici's Marius Rusu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adriano Raniolo in the 71st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adriano Raniolo in the 71st minute of play forced FC ciufulici's goalkeeper Marius Rusu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marius Rusu made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Mădălin Răduț sent off a good shot on target. Laurențiu Popescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from George Giurcă in the 77th minute of play. George Giurcă struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Laurențiu Popescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC ciufulici. Laurențiu Popescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgar Comarnescu in the 81st minute of the match. George Giurcă recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Laurențiu Popescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gigel Gârleanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Marcu Bilașco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 95th match minute, FC ciufulici was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgar Comarnescu to maneuver through the defense.