Friendly League

PunisherS Arena
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mădălin Barbonța made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Anton Bergren left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The NovaStella FK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 9th minute Mikael Duset shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Costin Ignătoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sever Ţurcaş fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Patrick Almkvist having to interfere. In the 12th match minute, NovaStella FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Karl-Axel Bröms to maneuver through the defense. Toader Țepeneag took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 13th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Patrick Almkvist. NovaStella FK's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a rather tough play, AFC PunisherS™'s Fabian Ciociu got a free kick in the 16th minute. Florin Hrandabur sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Isac Frunză who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 20thth minute tested the skills of Patrick Almkvist when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Mădălin Barbonța received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Patrick Almkvist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Patrick Almkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mădălin Barbonța, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of AFC PunisherS™ booed when NovaStella FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karl-Axel Bröms didn't get a good kick on the ball. Patrick Almkvist stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sever Ţurcaş's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. Patrick Almkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isac Frunză, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 40 played minutes NovaStella FK got a freekick which was hit by Mikael Duset. Patrick Almkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isac Frunză, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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. Karl-Axel Bröms was the one to do the kick off. Patrick Almkvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mădălin Barbonța in the 54th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in NovaStella FK's zone, Mădălin Barbonța stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Patrick Almkvist came out of the goal and Mădălin Barbonța tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of NovaStella FK booed when AFC PunisherS™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gavril Chibulcutean didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70th minute, Mădălin Barbonța left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AFC PunisherS™ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fabian Ciociu in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Patrick Almkvist saved NovaStella FK from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Mădălin Barbonța's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Patrick Almkvist was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. AFC PunisherS™'s Costin Ignătoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Karl-Axel Bröms in the 80th minute of play. After a rather tough play, AFC PunisherS™'s Mihnea Costea got a free kick in the 81st minute. The crowd rose to their feet as NovaStella FK's Anton Bergren slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Costin Ignătoiu. That made the score 1-2 after 84 minutes of play. Patrick Almkvist stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mădălin Barbonța's shot from short distance in the 89th minute. 91 minutes into the game, Karl-Axel Bröms was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. NovaStella FK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC PunisherS™ the free kick. Karl-Axel Bröms hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. In the 92nd match minute, NovaStella FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tim Sandell to maneuver through the defense. If Isac Frunză had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The AFC PunisherS™ supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching NovaStella FK's performance. The match ended with a win for NovaStella FK.