Prized/Friendly Cup

El Candelario
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Iulian Pietreanu started the match with the kick off. Candelaria FC's Arnaldo Marquez managed to work through FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Arnaldo Marquez dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Timoteo Michael scored 1-0 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Baldomiro Txindoki, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Danilo Testa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iulian Pietreanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Baldomiro Txindoki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sven-Olof Sjöberg in the 11th minute of the match. A hard shot 19 in the game by Arnaldo Marquez from a close distance when the talented Baldomiro Txindoki managed to make a qualified save. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petrică Cândreanu in the 20th minute of play forced Candelaria FC's goalkeeper Danilo Testa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jefferson de Sena during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of FC UNIREA Alba Iulia booed when Candelaria FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jefferson de Sena didn't get a good kick on the ball. Danilo Testa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Orçun Yalınalp in the 21st minute of play. The supporters of Candelaria FC booed when FC UNIREA Alba Iulia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zenon Galagan didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 25 in the game by Arnaldo Marquez from a close distance when the talented Baldomiro Txindoki managed to make a qualified save. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's players were relieved. Arnaldo Marquez who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 27thth minute tested the skills of Baldomiro Txindoki when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 28th match minute, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Petrică Cândreanu to maneuver through the defense. The Candelaria FC fans' excitement grew in the 29th match minute when Candelaria FC's Arnaldo Marquez looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 34th minute Candelaria FC were awarded a corner. Marciano Lekubegi went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 36th minute, Christian Gómez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Danilo Testa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wilson Arósio in the 37th minute of the match. Danilo Testa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wilson Arósio in the 38th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Candelaria FC defense, Iulian Pietreanu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Danilo Testa. The Candelaria FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Danilo Testa should have stopped the shot. In the 42nd match minute, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicolae Ungureanu to maneuver through the defense. Danilo Testa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iulian Pietreanu in the 44th minute of play. In the 45th minute Bart Pellen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baldomiro Txindoki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christian Gómez's late challenge caught a FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Christian Gómez helped the player get up and apologised.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Arnaldo Marquez made a kick off. Baldomiro Txindoki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jefferson de Sena in the 52nd minute of the match. Baldomiro Txindoki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sven-Olof Sjöberg in the 54th minute of the match. In the 56th minute of the match Candelaria FC got a corner. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Marciano Lekubegi ran over to the corner to take the kick. Candelaria FC's Marciano Lekubegi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Baldomiro Txindoki in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 59th minute of the match, Wilson Arósio got a very nice opportunity to score, but Danilo Testa was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Arnaldo Marquez struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Baldomiro Txindoki didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Candelaria FC. Candelaria FC made a substitution. Antonio Alzamendi replaced Bart Pellen. Candelaria FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Marciano Lekubegi in the 66th minute. 67 minutes into the match, Candelaria FC's goal looked a bit too open when Iulian Pietreanu came free, but Danilo Testa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Danilo Testa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iulian Pietreanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Okanalp Özdil in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baldomiro Txindoki saved FC UNIREA Alba Iulia from getting behind. 75 minutes into the match, Candelaria FC's goalkeeper Danilo Testa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Iulian Pietreanu. When Candelaria FC's Okanalp Özdil in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goalie prevented a goal. In the 81st minute, Orçun Yalınalp ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Danilo Testa was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-2. The audience was convinced that Iulian Pietreanu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Danilo Testa was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. A collision led to FC UNIREA Alba Iulia getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Gigel Horhoianu hit a great ball. Danilo Testa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iulian Pietreanu in the 87th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Okanalp Özdil in the 89th minute of play forced FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goalkeeper Baldomiro Txindoki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Baldomiro Txindoki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Okanalp Özdil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Okanalp Özdil's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Baldomiro Txindoki was relentless in the 92nd minute of the game. When Nils-Emil Hansson fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's protests and gave Nils-Emil Hansson a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Candelaria FC booed when FC UNIREA Alba Iulia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nils-Emil Hansson didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Petrică Cândreanu got a free kick in the 95th minute. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Baldomiro Txindoki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Antonio Alzamendi in the 96th minute of play.