Prized/Friendly Cup

Claudio D. Borghi
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Petruț Fințescu made the kick off and thus started the match. After 2 played minutes Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Zhao Sen Yang. 5 minutes into the match, Argentinos Juniors's goal looked a bit too open when İlhami Akyazıcı came free, but Rigoberto Nazario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ivan Chiuzbaian made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mats Falch in the 7th minute. Argentinos Juniors's Rigoberto Nazario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zhao Sen Yang in the 9th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 9 minutes, Primitivo Grau put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Rigoberto Nazario. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petruț Fințescu in the 12th minute of play forced Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goalkeeper Ivan Chiuzbaian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ivan Chiuzbaian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mats Falch, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Rigoberto Nazario took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from İlhami Akyazıcı, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Olov Ahlbeck in the 20th minute. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Olov Ahlbeck was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rigoberto Nazario in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ruperto Matei got free with Ivan Chiuzbaian in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 24 minutes into the match, Argentinos Juniors's goal looked a bit too open when Zhao Sen Yang came free, but Rigoberto Nazario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 35 minutes, Zhao Sen Yang managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Zhao Sen Yang was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 38 minutes, Zhao Sen Yang managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Zhao Sen Yang was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Argentinos Juniors getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Bartlomiej Mosiniak hit a great ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zhao Sen Yang was the one to do the kick off. When Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Zhao Sen Yang in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Argentinos Juniors's goalie prevented a goal. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- made a substitution. Emil Wielopolski replaced Grigore Maghiran. In the 68th minute Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- were awarded a corner. Olov Ahlbeck went to the cornerflag to take it. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Olov Ahlbeck was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rigoberto Nazario in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 70th minute, Zhao Sen Yang ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Rigoberto Nazario was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. In the 73rd minute, Zhao Sen Yang made a precise shot to the right of Rigoberto Nazario. Argentinos Juniors's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Argentinos Juniors's Cornelio Semeno was substituted for Constantino Enekoitz. With 78 minutes on the clock, Baldomero Lucila commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Baldomero Lucila kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Olov Ahlbeck's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rigoberto Nazario read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. After 82 minutes, Ruperto Matei mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Argentinos Juniors and the Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- booed when Argentinos Juniors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ruperto Matei didn't get a good kick on the ball. 86 minutes into the match, Argentinos Juniors's goal looked a bit too open when Petre Iftode came free, but Rigoberto Nazario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Olov Ahlbeck kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Rigoberto Nazario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zhao Sen Yang in the 88th minute of play. Argentinos Juniors's Rigoberto Nazario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Petre Iftode in the 89th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zhao Sen Yang in the 92nd minute of play forced Argentinos Juniors's goalkeeper Rigoberto Nazario to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Primitivo Grau could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Rigoberto Nazario made a huge save. Ivan Chiuzbaian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mats Falch in the 98th minute of play. Argentinos Juniors were awarded a corner in the 100th minute after Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Leon Richie took the corner. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.