Stadio Cornaredo
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Pornsak Seearamrungruang got the match started through his kick off. Dieter Gärtner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gelu Ţeica, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in FC Lugano's zone, Alexandru Boieraș stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dieter Gärtner came out of the goal and Alexandru Boieraș tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Gelu Ţeica had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ilie Mavrogheni was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ulric Donsante showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 12 minute of play. When Mugur Hudiță fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Buffalo Timişoara's protests and gave Mugur Hudiță a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of FC Lugano booed when Buffalo Timişoara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mugur Hudiță didn't get a good kick on the ball. 16 minutes into the match, Buffalo Timişoara's goal looked a bit too open when Pornsak Seearamrungruang came free, but Ilie Mavrogheni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ulric Donsante's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 19thth minute, Ilie Mavrogheni skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 21 minutes into the match, Buffalo Timişoara's goalkeeper Ilie Mavrogheni had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ulric Donsante. 21 minutes into the match, Buffalo Timişoara's goalkeeper Ilie Mavrogheni had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ulric Donsante. Ilie Mavrogheni made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tito Waechter in the 25th minute. Ulric Donsante fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ilie Mavrogheni having to interfere. Guido Emennegger hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Dieter Gärtner made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexandru Boieraș in the 31st minute of play. 31 minutes into the game, Stephen Vicente was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Lugano's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Buffalo Timişoara the free kick. 34 minutes into the game, Pornsak Seearamrungruang recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ilie Mavrogheni. Pornsak Seearamrungruang showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Ilie Mavrogheni made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Fidelio Haller sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 48 minutes, Pornsak Seearamrungruang managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Lugano's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pornsak Seearamrungruang was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Leonard Caragea made a kick off. 55 minutes into the game, Maximilian Buser was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Lugano's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Buffalo Timişoara the free kick. After a rather tough play, FC Lugano's Maximilian Buser got a free kick in the 55th minute. Buffalo Timişoara's Mugur Hudiță shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 56th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Dieter Gärtner but with some difficulty. After having played for 59 minutes, Manole Mihăescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Buffalo Timişoara's supporters crossed their fingers, but Manole Mihăescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dieter Gärtner was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gelu Ţeica showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 60 minute of play. Ulric Donsante kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. FC Lugano made a substitution. Matteo Gartenmann replaced Ulric Donsante. After 68 played minutes Buffalo Timişoara got a freekick which was hit by Ionuț Zăgănescu. Chatmongkon Borvornpattarakomol, 69 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pornsak Seearamrungruang in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ilie Mavrogheni saved Buffalo Timişoara from getting behind. Matteo Gartenmann sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Guido Emennegger had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mugur Covataru could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Dieter Gärtner made a huge save. Fréderic Huerlimann charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fréderic Huerlimann the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Fréderic Huerlimann hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Buffalo Timişoara's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.
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